Taco Soup

• 3/4 pound extra lean ground beef
• 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
• 1 small (1/2 cup) green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 4 cups vegetable juice cocktail
• 1 cup thick and chunky salsa or picante sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Shredded lettuce, sliced green onion, chopped tomato
• Baked tortilla chips

1. Cook ground beef, onion and green pepper in 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 6-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
2. Drain off fat.
3. Stir in seasoning mix; continue cooking 1 minute.
4. Stir in vegetable juice and salsa.
5. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
6. Spoon soup into serving bowls; sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese.
7. Garnish with desired toppings.

extra lean ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, taco seasoning mix, vegetable juice cocktail, chunky salsa, cheddar cheese, sour cream, shredded lettuce, tortilla chips

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/2624/taco-soup (may not work)