Chili

One of the most versatile soups/stews you could hope for.  Also one of the easiest to prepare.  Nothing wrong with using a chili seasoning packet instead of individual spices.  Just add the fresh ingredients and follow the directions.  Substitute any kind of meat or poultry you want.  I make a vegetarian version of this with just beans, instead of meat and V-8 instead of stock.

2 pounds ground beef

2 onions, diced

2 green peppers, diced

1 cup celery, diced

2 cans Rotel Tomatoes

2 jalapenos, diced, seeded and ribbed

1 quart beef stock

1/4 cup chili powder

2 tbsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. crushed red pepper

2 tbsp. Tabasco red pepper sauce

1 tbsp. Tabasco Chipolte sauce(optional)

 
Sauté vegetables in olive oil until tender, add ground beef and cook until beef is browned.  Drain fat.  Add remaining ingredients.  Bring to boil and let simmer 30 minutes.
 Add beans if desired.  I like black beans and some frozen corn.