WW Cheesy Taco Soup

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WW Cheesy Taco Soup is a very flavorful and delicious soup. This soup is prepared in only forty minutes, so we can easily prepare it on busy days. It features the combination of lean ground beef with black beans, corn, & tomatoes to make the protein-rich base of this soup. The addition of taco seasoning and reduced-fat cheddar cheese provides the true Mexican flavor and creamy consistency. WW Cheesy Taco Soup has the indulgent taste without the extra caloric content. This soup gets prepared easily in one pot, so we don’t have to spend much time cleaning dishes. It stores perfectly, so it’s perfect for meal planning purposes as well. We sprinkle some cilantro, avocado slices, or tortilla chips to garnish this taco soup.

STATS:

  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Preparation time: Fifteen minutes
  • Cooking time: Twenty-five minutes
  • Total time: Forty minutes
  • Course: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Portion: 1 bowl

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large pot
  • Board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • One black bean can
  • One corn can
  • One small onion
  • Two garlic pieces
  • One can of tomatoes
  • One tomato sauce can
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese shreds
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Optional toppings: cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips

INGREDIENT NOTES:

LEAN BEEF:

  • We have to choose 93% lean beef for fewer calories, and it also keeps it flavorful. You can swap with minced turkey for low-fat content.

ONIONS:

  • Onions add a natural sweet taste and deep flavor to the soup. Caramelize the onions slightly for additional taste.

GARLIC:

  • Fresh garlic provides more taste and aroma than pre-minced one.

BLACK BEANS:

  • Black beans provide fiber & protein content in the dish. Rinse them well to reduce additional sodium content.

CORN:

  • Corn adds a light, sweet taste; utilize frozen if canned is not available.

TOMATOES:

  • Diced tomatoes add acidity & stabilize the indulgence of the meat & cheese.

TOMATO SAUCE:

  • Tomato sauce is used to prepare this taco soup. It will provide the taste as well as texture and thick consistency also.

BROTH:

  • We have to use a low-sodium broth to keep it Weight Watchers-friendly.

TACO SEASONING:

  • Use less sodium-containing taco seasoning; a homemade version will help in this purpose.

REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Reduced-fat cheddar helps to provide the cheesy taste without the additional points.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. We warm the big pot on the moderate settings.
  2. Include the beef and saute for five to seven minutes till they get brown.
  3. Strain all the excess fat if required.
  4. Include the garlic & onions and saute for three minutes till they get soft.
  5. Mix the taco seasoning with the onions & meat.
  6. Include the corns, tomatoes, black beans, tomato sauce, & broth in the pot.
  7. Mix all of them to stir.
  8. Allow the mixture to simmer and cook for fifteen minutes so the flavors will blend.
  9. Sprinkle black pepper & salt in the dish.
  10. Serve the soup hot and garnish with avocado, Greek yogurt, & cilantro.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

TOPPINGS:

  • Chopped cilantro
  • Avocado dice
  • Low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Reduced-fat cheddar cheese shreds
  • Green onion slices

SIDES:

  • Cauliflower rice
  • Side salad
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Roasted zucchini

CRUNCHY ADD-INS:

  • Baked tortilla strips
  • Roasted chickpeas
  • Whole-grain crackers

SPICY ENHANCERS:

  • Jalapeño slices
  • Hot sauce
  • Crushed red pepper flakes

CITRUS & HERBS:

  • Lime wedges
  • Chopped fresh tomatoes
  • Fresh parsley

TIPS:

  • Utilize lean meat to decrease the caloric content without ruining the taste.
  • Leave the soup for some time so its consistency gets thick before serving.
  • Prepare the soup a day before the requirement, as the flavors increase in the fridge.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add the soup to the covered box and store it for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Make the portions and freeze the soup for three months.

FAQs:

Will I prepare a vegetarian version of this soup?

  • Yes, exclude the beans and include the additional beans or lentils instead.

Is this taco soup spicy?

  • This soup tastes mild, though you can add the spice as you like.

Will I include chicken shreds instead?

  • Yes, we can include chicken shreds instead. It has less fat content, so it works nicely for this diet.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 220 kcal

Net carbs: 22 g

Fiber: 3 g

Potassium: 600 mg

Protein: 18 g

Fat: 8 g

Total carbs: 25 g

Calcium: 120 mg

Iron: 3 mg

Vitamin A: 500 IU

Sodium: 450 mg

This Taco soup contains 4-5 WW points in one portion.