Ingredients

SOUP

3/4 pound extra lean ground beef

1 medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped

1 medium (1/2 cup) green bell pepper, chopped

1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix

4 cups vegetable juice cocktail

1 cup thick and chunky salsa or picante sauce

3/4 cup shredded Land O Lakes® Cheddar Cheese

TOPPINGS

Sour cream

Shredded lettuce, sliced green onion, chopped tomato

Baked tortilla chips

Directions

Cook ground beef, onion and green pepper in 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink (6 to 10 minutes). Drain off fat.

Stir in seasoning mix; continue cooking 1 minute. Stir in vegetable juice and salsa. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through (3 to 5 minutes).

To serve, spoon soup into serving bowls; sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese. Garnish with desired toppings.