Weight Watchers Taco Soup
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
261 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Weight Watchers Taco Soup
Description
Weight Watchers Taco Soup brings together lean ground turkey cooked with diced onions and seasoned with taco and ranch dressing mix. This mixture forms a savory base enhanced by canned black beans, red kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth. The ingredients simmer together, allowing flavors to meld and produce a thick, flavorful soup with a balance of spiced meat and textured vegetables.
The soup offers a mix of protein from turkey and beans, gentle heat from the tomato and chili mix, and a fresh onion note. It does not require numerous ingredients or complex steps, making it manageable for home cooks seeking a filling, low-point meal. The method includes browning the meat, adding seasoning, incorporating the canned ingredients, and gently simmering for 20 minutes.
Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers refrigerated for up to three days or frozen in portions for convenience. Reheating is easy, making it practical for meal prep or casual lunches.
This soup counts as one Weight Watchers point on the Freestyle program.Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days.Freeze individual portions for convenient meal prep and long-term storage.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey extra-lean
- 1 medium yellow onion peeled and diced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix (1 packet)
- 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 15 ounces red kidney beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 15 ounces corn drained, canned
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes canned, petite
- 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes and green chilies
- 14.5 ounces chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground turkey and onion until the turkey is cooked through and browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Stir in taco seasoning and ranch mix.
- Add the black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, Rotel, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir everything together, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir once more before serving warm. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro is desired.
Notes
- This recipe counts as 1 point on Weight Watchers Freestyle program.
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Freeze soup in single-serving portions for easy reheating later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1113mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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