CHILI CON CARNE SOUP

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil
• 1 lb (0.5 kg) lean ground beef
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
• 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) red pepper flakes
• 4 cups (1 L) canned beef broth
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• Light sour cream
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add beef, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring to break up beef, until browned, about 7 - 10 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Add chili powder and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, beans, cocoa and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes. Serve topped with sour cream and cheese.