Taco Soup

1 lb. hamburger (browned)
1 large onion sauteed 
2 cans diced stewed tomatoes
2 cans corn or 1 sm. bag of frozen
1 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can small red beans
1 can olives sliced (optional)
1 or 1/2 package of taco seasoning
2 cans of V8 Juice

Combine all ingredients.  Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 mins.

Top with Avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips, and cheese.

Can all be dumped into a crock pot on low for 3 hours.  

Carrot Chowder

1 lb. Hamburger browned and drained.
Add:
1/2 cup diced Green Peppers
1/2 cup chopped Celery
1/2 cup chopped Onion
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Cover and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.

In large pot combine:
4 cups of V8 juice
1 1/2 cups of Water
2 cans of Cream of Celery Soup
2 1/2 cups of grated Carrots
1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Marjoram
1 cup cooked rice

Bring all ingredients to a boil and simmer for about 30 minutes.
Serve hot with grated Cheddar Cheese.
Also goes great with my recipe for Bread Sticks.