1 lb. ground beef
1 #2 can red kidney beans
1 can tomato soup
1 can water
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 c. rice or macaroni
Additional water

In heavy skillet or pan, brown crumbled beef and onion. Add beans and tomato soup. Season with salt and pepper and chili powder. Heat and serve.

Vegetables may be used, omitting the chili powder, 1/3 cup rice or macaroni with more water added to make a vegetable soup. Simmer this 30 to 60 minutes.