Taco Soup

My familyhusband Dave and I and our three teenagersenjoy this spicy, hearty soup. It's a nice change of pace from regular soups and it's also fast to make.Debbie Moffitt, Albany, Oregon
5 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 envelope (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup water
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced green onions, sour cream and corn chips or tortilla chips, optional
Directions
- In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink;
- drain. Add the taco seasoning, tomatoes, beans and water; bring to a
- boil. Reduce heat, cook until heated through.
- Ladle into individual bowls; top with cheese. If desired, also top
- with onions, corn chips and sour cream. Yield: 5 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 262 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 994 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 22 g protein.