Tomato soup is one of my favorites on a rainy day.  I like to toast some bread and cut it into cubes and use them as croûtons.  This recipe has a bit of a kick, so watch out!

3  (10 1/2 oz) cans beef consommé
3  (10 1/2 oz) cans water
1  quart tomato juice
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt

Pou beef consomme, water, and the tomato juice into a 5 quart pot.  Bring to a boil, then add the seasonings.  Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.  Serve.

Makes about 3 quarts of soup.