EASY VEGETABLE SOUP

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We like to eat this tasty soup with tortilla chips. Canned tomatoes and beans and frozen vegetables give you a head start when preparing this recipe. - Jan Sharp, Blue Springs, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen vegetable blend of your choice
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, vegetables, beans, broth, taco seasoning and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.