Taco Tuesday Any Day Hearty Ground Beef Taco Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 1 pound ground beef (450g)
• 1 packet (1 ounce/28g) taco seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra kick - like a cheeky episode of Peep Show) (1.25 ml)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons, 10g)
• 4 cups beef broth (950 ml)
• 1 (14.5 ounce/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can corn, drained (or 1 cup frozen corn)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional, but highly recommended) (10g)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste