Taco Soup

This is a quick-and-easy recipe to make, and it's one of our favorite meals for cold winter nights.13 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 can (10 ounces) chili without beans
- 1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream, divided
Directions
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook beef and onion over medium heat
- until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, tomatoes, chili,
- cheese and seasonings. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until
- cheese is melted. Stir in 1 cup sour cream; heat through (do not
- boil). Garnish with remaining sour cream. Yield: 3-1/4 quarts.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 333 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 746 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 21 g protein.