Cheesy Vegetarian Taco Soup

I got this out of a book from the library. Very kid-friendly.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (10 1/2ounce) package  light extra firm tofu, cubed
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green onion
• 1  medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) package  taco seasoning
• 1  quart tomato juice
• 1  cup salsa
• 1  cup  shredded lettuce
• 1  cup chopped tomato
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated (replace with soy-cheese if Vegan)
•  tortilla chips
•  sour cream (omit if Vegan)

Directions

1. Spray medium saucepan with cooking spray and cook tofu, (regular) onion, and pepper over high heat until browned (6-10 minutes).
2. Stir in seasoning; cook for 1 minute. Add tomato juice and salsa and stir.
3. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
4. Garnish with lettuce, green onion, tomato, cheddar, and chips. Put a dollop of sour cream on top if you wish.