Hearty Beef and Bean Chili Soup

Combine the ground beef with finely chopped onions in a substantial cooking vessel over a moderate heat setting; cook and stir constantly until the meat has undergone a significant change in color, becoming crumbly and dry, approximately 5 minutes. Remove any surplus fat that accumulates.

Next, add the tomato juice, canned legumes, tomato soup, diced potatoes, and a generous amount of chili powder to the pot. Stir in water and a pinch of salt until well combined. Place the mixture over high heat, allowing it to reach a rolling boil before gradually reducing the heat to a low simmer. Continue cooking until the potatoes have become tender and the soup has thickened in consistency, taking around 1 hour to achieve this.