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 :)

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Steps

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In a dutch oven or heavy pot cook the ground beef , sausage meat and onion until no longer pink.

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Drain fat.

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Add in garlic , chili pepper flakes and jalapeno pepper / s.

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Cook stirring until meat is browned.

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Mix in the taco seasoning mix and chili powder and stir for 1 minute.

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Add in all remaining ingredients except the salt and black pepper.

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Stir to combine.

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Simmer uncovered over low heat stirring occasionally for about 1-1 / 2 hours.

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Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese then a dollup of sour cream if desired.

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Delicious !.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, italian sausage, onion, garlic, dried chili pepper flakes, jalapeno pepper, taco seasoning mix, chili powder, black beans, kidney beans, mexican-style tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced green chilies, beef broth, seasoning salt, cheddar cheese, sour cream