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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    I got this recipe from a Simply Delicious cook book by Ron Kalenuik. This soup doesn't sound special...but I made it for a group of women (my rubber stamping club)and everyone raved about it!! I take a pkg of corn tortillas, make strips and deep fry them for one of the garnishes. Everyone who eats it...takes home the recipe! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 lbs lean ground beef  |  
                                                2 tablespoons jalapenos, fresh and chopped (i use at least 2)  |  
                                                3 cups beef broth  |  
                                                2 cups v8 vegetable juice  |  
                                                2 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced  |  
                                                2 tablespoons chili powder  |  
                                                1 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                2 tablespoons cumin  |  
                                                1 large onion, chopped  |  
                                                3 garlic cloves, chopped  |  
                                                cheddar cheese, grated  |  
                                                scallion, sliced  |  
                                                corn tortilla strips  |  
                                                sour cream  |  
                                                salsa  |  
                                                avocado, sliced  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a dutch oven or large kettle, fry ground beef. Add peppers, onion and garlic. Saute until tender. 2. Add the tomatoes, broth, juice and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. 3. Pour soup into bowls. Garnish.                              | 
                         
                         
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