Hearty Beef & Bean Soup

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 can (28 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
• 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 package (13-1/2 ounces) beef smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
• 2 cups water

1. In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Drain.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

ground beef, onion, green pepper, tomatoes, chili beans, cannellini beans, black beans, beef smoked sausage, serrano peppers, chili powder, salt, beef broth, water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-beef-bean-soup/ (may not work)