Ingredients for Accidental Hearty Nacho Soup
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 0 cheddar cheese soup
- 8 slices low fat American cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 sliced avocado
- dollop of sour cream, if desired
- tortilla chips for dipping
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato soup
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How to Make Accidental Hearty Nacho Soup
- Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Once browned, add 1 packet taco seasoning and 1 cup water to the skillet. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain the meat slightly, reserving about 1/4 cup of the liquid.
- Stack 8 slices of American cheese and cut into thin strips. Cut the strips into small squares (about 1/2 inch).
- In a large pot, combine the cheese squares, 1 (15 ounce) can of your favorite tomato soup, 1/2 cup salsa, 1 cup milk, and 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color).
- Add the cooked ground beef and the reserved cooking liquid to the pot.
- Stir to combine and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheese squares have melted and the mixture is almost boiling (about 8-10 minutes).
- Top with sliced avocado and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
- Serve hot with plenty of tortilla chips for dipping or crushing on top.
- Enjoy your unexpectedly amazing Accidental Hearty Nacho Soup!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
31g
Carbs
3g
