SPICY TEX-MEX CHILI SOUP

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Make this as spicy as you like by adjusting the dried chili pepper flakes and jalapeno amounts, my family likes extreme heat so I use 2 jalapeno peppers --- for even more flavor add in a small bottle of taco sauce and cumin powder if desired --- all amounts may be adjusted to taste --- I strongly suggest to make this soup a day or 2 days in advance the flavors will intensify, refrigerate then warm on top of the stove, all that is needed with this soup is a loaf of crusty bread :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed (use milk or spicy)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (you can use 2 packages if desired)
2 tablespoons chili powder (can use more to taste)
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
2 (14 ounce) cans Mexican-style tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 cups beef broth
seasoning salt (to taste) or white salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
shredded cheddar cheese (use any amount desired)
sour cream

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or heavy pot cook the ground beef, sausage meat and onion until no longer pink; drain fat.
  • Add in garlic, chili pepper flakes and jalapeno pepper/s; cook stirring until meat is browned (this may take about 10 minutes).
  • Mix in the taco seasoning mix and chili powder and stir for 1 minute.
  • Add in all remaining ingredients except the salt and black pepper; stir to combine.
  • Simmer uncovered over low heat stirring occasionally for about 1-1/2 hours (the longer you simmer this soup uncovered the richer and better it will be).
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese then a dollup of sour cream if desired.
  • Delicious!

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