Beef Taco Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
• 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup frozen corn
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips