Taco Soup With Vegetable Juice

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 2/3 cup water
• 4 cups v 8 vegetable juice
• 1 cup salsa
• 6 tablespoons tomatoes, chopped
• 6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup nonfat sour cream

1. In a large pit, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook and stir for five minutes or until liquid is reduced.
2. Add V8 juice and salsa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or unti heated through. Top each serving with 1 T tomato and cheese and 2 tsp green onions and sour cream. Top or serve with baked tortilla chips if desired.

lean ground beef, onion, green pepper, taco seasoning, water, vegetable juice, salsa, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, green onion, nonfat sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/taco-soup-with-vegetable-juice-319127 (may not work)