Hearty Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1 onion, chopped
seasonings to taste (garlic salt, etc.)
1/2 tsp. chili powder
dash of oregano and/or ginger
bay leaf
1 can stewed tomatoes
3 cans minestrone soup
1 can kidney or pinto beans, drained
3/4 c. water
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes and chilies

Preparation

Brown meat and onion in a large pot. Drain.
Add seasonings and remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Soup becomes thinner as it cooks. Great with cornbread.