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Crystal's Chili Bean Soup

Heat 2 T. oil in large soup pot. 

Chop up and add:

1 onion
1/2 a green pepper, optional

Cook until the onion is soft. 

Then add:

3 cups small red beans
12 cups water
1 Tablespoon salt

Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally. After beans are soft add:

1 Tablespoon chili powder (more if you like it spicy.. less if you don’t!) 
1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies (this brand of tomatoes is usually found with the other tomatoes at your local grocery store)