Recipe Of The Week - Taco Soup

Soup:
-  1 lb. extra lean ground beef or ground turkey
-  1 medium sized onion, chopped
-  1 medium sized green pepper, chopped
-  1 envelope dry reduced sodium taco seasoning
-  1/2 cup water
-  4 cups reduced sodium vegetable juice
-  1 cup salsa

Toppings:
-3/4 cup shredded lettuce
-  6 Tbsp. fresh tomato
-  6 Tbsp. reduced-fat cheddar cheese shredded
-  1/4 cup green onions or chives, chopped
-  1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
-  baked tortilla chips or baked corn chips

1.  Brown meat with onion in a nonstick skillet.
2.  Combine all soup ingredients in slow cooker.
3.  Cover.  Cook on low for 6 - 8 hours.
4.  Serve with your choice of toppings.