Aunt Laura's Oklahoma Soup

Posted as a request for "8 can soup". This recipe is one of my Aunt Laura's favorites. It is one of the recipes she gave me while I was compiling the family cookbook. It goes great with cornbread!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) can  tomato soup
• 1 (15 ounce) can  ranch style beans
• 1 (10 ounce) can  vegetable soup
• 2 (15 ounce) cans  mixed vegetables, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes
• 2  cups water
•  chili powder, to taste
•  pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onions and garlic.
2. Drain meat mixture on paper towels.
3. To a large stock pot, add meat, tomato soup, Ranch Style beans, vegetable soup, mixed vegetables, Ro-Tel tomatoes and water.
4. Bring to a boil and add chili powder and pepper to season.
5. Reduce heat and let simmer about 30 minutes.
6. ~NOTE~Fresh or frozen vegetables may be used instead of canned.