Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups beef broth
• 10 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 6 ounces neufchatel cheese, cut into cubes
• 6 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
• shredded cheese
• sour cream
• hot sauce (your favorite, we love this with the chipotle Tabasco)

Instructions

1. In a large soup pot, cook the ground beef; drain the fat and season with salt and pepper.

2. Add the beef broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 15 minutes.

3. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and add to the soup. Add the Velveeta cheese.

4. Heat through over medium-low heat until cheese is melted.

5. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and hot sauce garnish if desired.