I am trying to expand my “dry bean” meals and this one hit the spot!  My family loved it.  One thing I am planning on doing is cooking up a bunch of beans ahead of time and placing in the freezer in 2-cup portions.  That way I can quickly throw this chili together in the [...]

3 cups dry pinto beans (or a combo of pinto and black beans)
1 pound cooked hamburger, drained
1 can sweet corn, drained
1 can olives, drained and sliced
1 can diced tomatoes
2 packets taco seasoning (or 2 T. homemade taco seasoning-see recipe below)
In large soup pot (6-8 qt.) put 3 cups dry [...]

CHICKEN SOUP:
12 cups chicken broth
1 onion, diced
2 clove garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 T. chopped fresh parsley (or dried parsely)
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
½ t. poultry seasoning
1 t. salt
pepper to taste
1-2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
In a large soup pot, add chicken broth, onion, [...]