Step 1

Place a dutch oven or large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and when hot add in the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno pepper and saute until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute another 30-60 seconds.

Step 2

Add ground beef to the pot and cook until no longer pink. Drain the fat if necessary.

Step 3

Add the kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, beef broth, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to boil, stirring frequently and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. If you want a thicker soup, let the mixture simmer longer.

Step 5

Season with additional salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper as desired.