Recipe: Easy Taco Soup (using tomato juice)

EASY TACO SOUP

1 pound extra lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
1/2 cup chopped onion*
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
5 cups tomato juice
for the toppings (optional, for serving):
low fat sour cream
shredded lettuce
chopped green onions
chopped tomatoes
low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
tortilla chips (preferably baked)

Cook ground beef and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink; about 6-10 minutes. Drain off any fat (may be dumped in a colander to drain).

Stir in seasoning mix and continue cooking for 1 minute.

Stir in tomato juice. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until heated through -- about 5 minutes.

To serve:
Ladle soup into bowls. Each individual can then add additional toppings.

*May substitute 1 teaspoon onion paste for the chopped onion, if desired. This comes in a tube like anchovy paste, is really quick to use and eliminates the need for chopping.

Servings: 6
From: Catherine Arcure, Ann Arbor News
Adapted from source: Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee