Taco Soup

Being that it's feeling like a soup and biscuits day...here's a new soup recipe that was given to me by a friend.  The flavor is fantastic and the consistency is somewhere between a chili and a soup.  The base of the soup is V8 and it adds a great flavor to it.  My V8 came in a large container and I was able to freeze the leftover juice for the next batch.

Snuggle in and enjoy a bowl of soup and a good book today!

3/4 pound Extra Lean Ground Beef 1/2 cup chopped White Onion (I prefer red) 1/2 cup chopped Bell Pepper 1 (1-1/4 ounces) package Taco Seasoning Mix 4 cups Vegetable Juice Cocktail 1 cup Medium or Hot, Thick and Chunky Salsa 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese Toppings: Sour Cream, shredded Lettuce, sliced Green Onion, chopped Tomato, Tortilla Chips

1. Add ground beef, onion, and green pepper to large stockpot. Brown over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Use wooden spoon to stir and crumble beef. 2. Drain off all excess fat. 3. Stir in taco seasoning mix. Simmer 1 minute. 4. Stir in vegetable juice and salsa. Simmer 5 minutes. To serve: 1. Ladle soup into serving bowls. 2. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese. 3. Garnish with desired toppings