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Taco Soup Recipe

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Savory and satisfying, this thick chili-like soup has a mild taco flavor and eye-appealing color. "It comes together quickly and always brings compliments," says Marylou von Scheele from University Place, Washington. "A meal in itself, the recipe can easily be doubled to make more servings."

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Taco Soup Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
4 cups reduced-sodium V8 juice
1 cup chunky salsa
TOPPINGS:
3/4 cup shredded lettuce
6 tablespoons chopped fresh tomatoes
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
Tortilla chips, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the beef, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced.
Add V8 juice and salsa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of lettuce, 1 tablespoon of tomato and cheese, and 2 teaspoons of green onions and sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1-1/3 cups soup with toppings, calculated without chips) equals 233 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 707 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 19 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Taco Soup in Light & Tasty October/November 2003, p5

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Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2012 by brookehally

This is wonderful!! My kids even liked it.

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2010 by AlabamaStoneThrower

LOVE this recipe. I made this last night, doubling the recipe because we were having company. Good thing too...hubby had 3 bowls!! Will definitely make again!!