• Wash and dry produce. • Dice tomato into 1/2-inch pieces. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Drain and rinse beans.

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add beef* and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Season with Mexican Spice Blend, Southwest Spice Blend, and a pinch of salt and pepper. TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pot, carefully pour it out. • Add tomato and scallion whites to pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until softened, 2-3 minutes more. Season with another pinch of salt and pepper.

• Once veggies are softened, stir tomato paste and 1/4 tsp sugar (1/2 tsp for 4 servings) into pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until combined, 1-2 minutes. • Stir in stock concentrates, cream cheese, hot sauce, and 21/2 cups water (4 cups for 4). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, 7 minutes (15 minutes for 4).

• Stir beans into pot. Simmer, uncovered, until flavors meld and soup is warmed through, 2-3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste. • Divide soup between bowls. Dollop with sour cream. Garnish with Mexican cheese blend and scallion greens and serve. Ground Beef is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160º.