Taco Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 medium jalapenos, finely chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 3 cups vegetable juice (V8)
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (unseasoned)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed)
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 cups four-cheese Mexican blend cheese
• 2 avocados, sliced
• 2 cups sour cream
• tortilla chips (optional)