2 (32 oz.) cans red kidney beans, undrained
1 (46 oz.) can tomato juice
1 qt. tomato puree
4 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
3-4 tbsp. chili powder
1-2 tbsp. onion powder or 1 med. onion, diced
3 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce

Combine all ingredients in large roaster. Bake covered in 200 degree oven for 6 hours.

If you want a thicker soup, remove lid last hour of cooking. This can also be cooked on top of stove for a shorter period of time, but must be checked quite often to keep from sticking.