Dissolve beef base in it, and return to pot. Set to simmer. After about a half an hour, check seasoning. Simmer half an hour more, or until peppers are very thin red and green strings. Serve with chips, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
Beer is optional.
Dust with curry powder, and microwave about seven minutes until slightly tough. Set aside, and add to pot after onions and peppers are cooked. Vegetable soup base may be substituted for beef soup base.