Servings: 4

1 lb lean ground beef 1 lb lean ground beef
2 cups of water 2 cups of water
1 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained 1 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5 oz can of Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, un-drained and cut up 1 14.5 oz can of Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, un-drained and cut up
1 10.75 oz can of fiesta nacho cheese soup 1 10.75 oz can of fiesta nacho cheese soup
Optional - broken tortilla chips Optional - broken tortilla chips

In a large saucepan, cook ground beef until brown, breaking up meat as it cooks.  Drain off fat.
Stir in water, beans, un-drained tomatoes, and cheese soup.  If necessary, use a whisk to stir mixture until smooth.  Bring to boiling then reduce heat to a simmer.  Simmer for 10 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla chips, if desired.

To make vegetarian, replace ground beef with 16 oz can of refried beans.  To make vegetarian, replace ground beef with 16 oz can of refried beans.