Weight Watchers Taco Soup is a nutritious, wholesome, and substantial meal. It is full of proteins (lean), fiber, and taste. This soup is a savior in the hands of people who subscribe to WW. It is not heavy, but perfect, with no side effects. Having zero points, you can eat this soup at any time; for example, it can be taken at lunch, dinner/as a snack. Weight Watchers Taco Soup has beans, vegetables, tomatoes & taco seasonings. It is ideal to meal prep on a cold day, or when you are in need of something that is indulgent and also on plan.
STATS:
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Course: Main, Soup
- Time for prep: 10 minutes
- Size/serving: 1 large bowl
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Working time (total): 40 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Mode of cooking: Stovetop
- Total yield: 6 servingsDiet: Weight Watchers, Low-Calorie, Gluten-Free
EQUIPMENT:
- Large pot/Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Can opener
- Measuring spoons
- Knife and cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- One pound of ground chicken/turkey that is 99% lean
- 1 little onion, chopped
- One sliced bell pepper
- One can of washed & drained kidney beans
- A single serving of drained corn without additional sugar
- One can of chopped tomatoes without salt
- A 15-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
- Two cups of low-sodium chicken/veggie broth
- One taco spice packet (or two tablespoons of homemade mix)
- A teaspoon of cumin
- One teaspoon of chili powder
- To taste, add pepper & some salt.
- Topping options include fat-free Greek yogurt, lime & fresh cilantro.
INGREDIENT NOTES:
Ground Meat:
- Make use of ground turkey/chicken, which is 99 percent lean. This holds the soup to zero points.
Beans:
- Protein & fiber are supplied through black beans & kidney beans. Wash them to cut sodium.
Tomatoes:
- Dice and crush and use to give a better texture & thickness. prefer to have no-salt versions.
Corn:
- Brings sweetness & balance. Canned corn without added sugar should be chosen.
Taco Seasoning:
- A low-sodium packet is the best, or mix your own using chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder & onion powder.
Broth:
- Chicken or vegetable broth will do. To have better control of salt, select the low-sodium one.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Put a large pot into the heater (medium heat).
- Put in ground turkey or chicken.
- Brown and break into pieces.
- Add bell pepper and onion, diced.
- Brown in a small amount of hot fat for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add taco seasoning, cumin, and chili powder.
- To this add black beans, kidney beans, and corn.
- Add chopped and smashed tomatoes.
- Add broth. Mix all of it.
- Heat the soup to a simmer.
- Slow down the heat to low and cover.
- Cook for 20 minutes/25 minutes.
- Season and add salt and pepper.
- Serve with options of toppings.
TIPS:
- Make use of a slow cooker. Brown the meat and fully stew it for 6 to 8 hours on low.
- Add jalapeños or cayenne pepper and make it spicy.
- Divide into containers to increase the reachability of the food.
- Before serving, add a fresh zest of lime juice to it.
- To make it creamy, add fat-free Greek yogurt.
STORAGE DETAILS:
FRIDGE:
- Allow soup to chill. For as long as four days, keep in sealed airtight containers. Warm it up again on the stovetop or in the microwave.
FREEZER:
- Separate into jars that can be frozen. Freeze for a maximum of two months. Reheat slowly after letting it thaw overnight.
FAQs:
Is it OK to substitute ground beef with turkey?
- Yes, at least 96 percent lean beef so that it is low points.
Is it feasible to prepare in advance?
- Yes. It reheats and reheats better after it has been stored.
Are we really at zero points?
- Yes. As long as my WW plan has everything at zero points.
May I puree the soup?
- You can mix partially to achieve a thick texture. Skip a few chunks to have a say.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 180
Carbs: 22g
Total Carbs: 22g
Fat: 2g
Calcium: 60mg
Serving size: 1 bowl
Servings: 6
The total Weight Watchers points per serving for Weight Watchers Zero Point Taco Soup is estimated at 0 (zero) SmartPoints.