3 lbs. hamburger, broken up
2 lg. onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 med. bell pepper, diced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Fry hamburger, onions, garlic and bell pepper together with salt and pepper in large skillet until brown. Drain off fat reserving 3 or 4 tablespoons for soup; set aside.

3 tomatoes, ripe or frozen (peeled & cored) 2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans or sm. red beans (Bush preferred)

In a 6 quart kettle add tomato juice, beans, tomatoes and hamburger mix and reserved fat. For seasoning use: 1/4 tsp. pepper Dash of herb seasoning salt Dash of paprika Dash of chili powder

When seasoning, do not add salt all at once. Add according to taste during cooking time. More or less may be desired.

Bring to boiling then turn down heat and slowly boil or simmer 1/2 hour to 45 minutes.

If small amount of soup is desired cut ingredients in half. Serve with hot yeast rolls or soda crackers.