Easy Homemade Chili Soup
This easy homemade chili soup recipe that's perfect for any occasion and comes together in less than 30 minutes. Packed with hearty ingredients, it will warm you up in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage Italian or spicy
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 2 medium onions diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 92 ounces tomato juice 2 large cans
- 2 cans dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cans tomatoes diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Season the sausage and ground beef with chili powder and cumin in a large skillet.
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Brown the meat mixture over medium high heat, about 8 minutes.
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Use a pair of tongs and a paper towel to soak up the excess fat. Discard paper towel.
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Stir in the diced onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until the onions are soft.
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Transfer the meat mixture to a slow cooker. Set the slow cooker on low for 4 hours.
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Pour in the tomato juice, kidney beans, and diced tomatoes. Stir.
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Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Recipe Notes
The chili soup can be eaten immediately after all the ingredients are in the slow cooker. However, the best flavor will come after it simmers for at least 1 hour. It's even better the next day.
Store the chili soup in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days in an airtight container.
Freeze it in small portions for up to 3 months in an airtight container.