This is a recipe that screams Halloween for Pierre. His mother used to make it before he and his friends would go to Haunted Houses every year.  It has some great flavor, is customizable and should only take 15 minutes to prepare.  It tastes great on the stove, but even better after simmering in a Crockpot all day.

Recipe

 Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 46 oz can Tomato Juice
- 14.5 oz can Stewed Tomatoes
- 15 oz can Dark Red Kidney Beans
- 15.5 oz can Chili Style Beans In Chili Gravy
Seasonings (To Taste, but start with)
- 4 Tbsp Dry Onion Flakes
- 1 Tbsp Dry Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 10 - 20 dashes of Hot Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- Salt and Pepper
Steps
1. Brown Ground beef. Sprinkle in 1/4 of Onions and Garlic while browning.
2. Rinse and drain beef. Break up beef into small pieces.
3. Combine all ingredients into large pot or Crockpot and heat.
4. Sometime before serving, using the edge of a sharp spoon, cut the stewed tomatoes into smaller pieces.
5. Season to taste. Note that seasonings take about 20 minutes to release their flavor after being added to the pot. The longer you cook this, the better it will taste.
6. Serve. We recommend serving with Sour cream, Cheese, Crackers, Garlic Bread or Cinnamon Rolls.

Download this recipe here: Pierre's Chili Soup Recipe