Taco Soup With Vegetable Juice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.
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.