Chili Soup Surprise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 to 2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. brown rice
1 (46 oz.) can vegetable juice
1 (15 oz.) can light red kidney beans
1 (15 oz.) can carrots, drained
1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
2 to 3 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder (optional)

Preparation

Cook rice separately in 2 cups of water.
Brown meat and onion together in a large soup pot.
Drain off grease.
Add cooked rice, vegetable juice, kidney beans, carrots, tomatoes, chili powder, pepper and garlic to meat and onions in a large pot.
Bring to boil.
Serve.
Makes a meal for 6 people.
Goes well with cornbread.