Looking for more delicious soup recipes? Try this Broccoli Cheddar Soup, it is a healthier version than the original! Or make this Roasted Garlic Potato Soup, it’s simple but delicious.
Are you looking for a recipe your whole family will love, but that fits your Weight Watchers points? Look no further! This easy soup recipe is loaded with mouthwatering flavors, and no one will even know it’s “healthy.” Plus, it’s an easy one pot meal that can be on the table in about an hour.
This Weight Watchers taco soup is one of the best foods to enjoy on a WW plan! The extra broth in the soup fills you up quickly, helping you stick to your new eating plan without feeling like you’re missing out. Since it’s only 4 points per serving, you can even add a few toppings with your WW freestyle points.
It’s a perfect recipe for meal prep, too, as one batch will make enough food for almost a week! An easy veggie packed soup you will love is shortcut Brunswick stew.
What is Weight Watchers Taco Soup?
This recipe is for a broth-based soup packed full of Tex-Mex flavors that will please the whole family. Although this soup is low in Weight Watchers points, it is high in flavor!
It has a rich, spicy broth thanks to the fresh jalapeno, and a variety of spices, including cumin, chili powder, Ranch dressing mix, and more.
All of these ingredients add a ton of flavor with minimal extra calories, leaving you plenty of room to add a few fun toppings before serving. You’ll want to make this recipe at least once a week!
Weight Watchers Taco Soup Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients needed to make healthy soup recipe, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post for full ingredient amounts.
- Olive oil: This will help soften the vegetables to draw out their flavors.
- Onion: Dice the onion ahead of time for easy cooking.
- Bell pepper: Sauté the diced bell peppers after the onions soften.
- Garlic: Garlic is one of my secret ingredients to add tons of flavor with barely any calories.
- Jalapeño: Jalapeño adds a nice, bright heat to this delicious soup!
- Ground turkey: This is a lean alternative to ground beef and has zero points!
- Spices: This Weight Watchers taco soup recipe uses chili powder, ranch seasoning, cumin, paprika, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper to add a ton of flavor without the calories.
- Broth: Use chicken broth or diluted chicken bouillon paste.
- Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles: Diced tomatoes help bring out all of the flavors in this recipe. Try using Rotel tomatoes with green chilies. These add a little extra heat and real Southwestern flavor!
- Black beans: You’ll need to rinse one can of beans for this recipe. Feel free to use pinto beans or kidney beans instead.
- Frozen corn: Substitute canned corn if that’s more convenient.
How to Make Weight Watchers Taco Soup
Here are the simple instructions to make Weight Watchers soup, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full instructions.
- In a large pot, add olive oil and put over medium heat. Once hot, add in diced onion. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, add bell pepper, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Add in minced garlic and jalapeno. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, breaking up the larger pieces, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, dry ranch seasoning, cumin, paprika, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the broth, green chilies, and tomatoes, bring up to a boil, then reduce the heat down to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Add in beans and frozen corn and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat.
- Top with taco toppings and serve hot.
What to Serve with Taco Soup
This hearty soup is a great vehicle for your favorite toppings. Fill up on the soup, but add extra flavor, texture, and crunch with these options:
- Fresh lime juice
- Sliced green onions
- Avocado
- Hot sauce
- Chopped cilantro
- Tortilla strips
- Chopped petite tomatoes
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fat-free sour cream or Greek yogurt
Tips for Success
This easy taco soup recipe is flexible! You can adapt the meat, stock, beans, and toppings to your personal preference. There are a few tricks that will make your soup even better, though!
- Soften your veggies first: Take the time to slowly soften your onion and peppers at the beginning, as that process draws out a ton of flavor.
- Season as you go: For a delicious soup, taste the broth several times while cooking. Add salt as needed.
- Not a lot of ingredients: Don’t be afraid of this recipe because it looks like a lot of ingredients, most of them are seasonings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I thicken taco soup? – Scoop about 1/2 cup of hot broth into a bowl. Whisk in 2 tbsp of cornstarch to create a slurry. Add it back to the pot and allow it to simmer for 15-20 minutes. The cornstarch will add additional points, so be sure to calculate those.
What do you eat with taco soup? – This Weight Watchers taco soup is filling on its own! However, it also goes great with my Elotes Mexicanos or Alambre Tacos.
How long is taco soup good for? – Like most cooked recipes, this taco soup lasts approximately 3-5 days in the refrigerator. You can always freeze leftovers in freezer-safe jars to enjoy later, too.
Storing & Reheating
How to refrigerate Weight Watchers taco soup? Portion out all the soup in your favorite microwaveable meal prep containers or airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
How do you reheat taco soup? When you’re ready to warm up your leftovers, pop them in the microwave for 3-5 minutes. Add your favorite taco toppings after reheating to keep them fresh. Be sure to calculate the points in those toppings for easy tracking!
Can I Freeze Taco Soup?
How to freeze taco soup? Let the soup cool completely (without the toppings) before putting into an air tight, freezer-safe container or ziplock freezer bag. You can lay bags flat in the freezer for space saving storage. Soup can be frozen for 3 months, just be sure to label with the recipe and date.
How to thaw taco soup? Thaw frozen cooked soup in the refrigerator 1-2 days until defrosted or in a water bath.
Try these other healthy recipes!
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast without Breading
- Instant Pot Black Bean Soup
- Peanut Butter Hemp Energy Balls
- Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
- Lemon Smoothie
- Banana Pineapple Green Smoothie
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Weight Watchers Taco Soup
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground turkey, 93% lean
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 29 ounce can diced tomatoes with chiles
- 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen
Instructions
- In a large pot, add olive oil and put over medium heat. Once hot, add in diced onion and bell pepper, cook for 5-8 minutes until soft.
- Add in minced garlic and jalapeno. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, breaking up the larger pieces, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, dry ranch seasoning, cumin, paprika, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the broth and tomatoes. Bring up to a boil, then reduce the heat down to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.
- Add in beans and frozen corn and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from heat. Top with taco toppings and serve hot.
Recipe Notes
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- Soften your veggies first: Take the time to slowly soften your onion and peppers at the beginning, as that process draws out a ton of flavor.
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- Season as you go: For a delicious soup, taste the broth several times while cooking. Add salt as needed.
- Taco soup in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
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