Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans (I used Bush's Best Chili Beans with Hot Sauce)
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (mix of peas, carrots, beans, and corn)
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mrs. dash extra spicy sodium-free seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies (I used Red Gold Petite Diced Mexican Fiesta spiced tomatoes)