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This flavoursome Taco Soup is the perfect recipe for anyone following the Weight Watchers plan. If you are looking for a lunch recipe that is both filling and low in WW Points then look no further.
Simple to make, it works out 2 Points on the WW Points Plan.
Packed full of flavour the Taco Soup is a hearty mix of ground beef, beans, corn and spices - all the flavours you'd find in taco's .... but for a fraction of the Points!
It's easy to make and can be batch cooked and frozen in single sized portions for a quick filling lunch any day of the week.
I decided to use ground beef in this recipe but of course if you wanted to make this recipe even lower in Points then you could use ground turkey breast instead.
The addition of beans means that this recipe really satisfies. A serving of this soup for lunch keeps my hunger at bay till dinner.
I have kept the Points as low as possible, without compromising on taste.
Using extra lean ground beef means that you really do need to use a little oil to brown the meat.
Having played around with the recipe I have found that 2 teaspoons of olive oil works well - any less I had problems with the ground meat and onions sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Storage
This soup can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days.
The soup can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Taco Soup - WW Points
You can easily add this Taco Soup to your WW App by clicking on the blue 'WW Points' button in the recipe card below. If you want to swap out any of the ingredients then this will be reflected in the recipe!
Toppings that you add such as FF yogurt & cheese will be additional Points, whilst using turkey breast may decrease the Points.
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This Curried Butternut Squash Soup works out at one Point per serving.
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Taco Soup | Weight Watchers
Marianne
This tasty low Point Taco Soup is packed full of flavour. Working out between 2 Points per generous serving. Filling and easy to make, it really is an ideal WW lunch recipe.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 246 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 16 oz extra lean ground beef (453g)
- 1 medium onion (1 cup chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tbsp chili powder *
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.75 tsp ground paprika
- 2 cans tomatoes with chili ** 2 x 14oz cans
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups beef stock (470ml)
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn (160g)
- 1 can black beans (14.5oz can drained & rinsed)
- 1 can kidney beans (14.5oz can drained & rinsed)
- 1 lime
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Heat a large non stick skillet or soup pan over a medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the ground beef and chopped onion and mix using a wooden spoon until there is no pinkness left in the meat & the onions have softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute making sure that you don't burn the garlic.
Add a couple of tablespoons of the beef stock into the bottom of the pan and use a wooden spoon to 'clean' any bits that are sticking to the bottom of the pan. This will add flavor and also prevent anything burning to the bottom of the pan once the other ingredients are added.
Stir in the tomato puree and the chili powder, ground cumin and paprika and give a good mix to combine.
Add the canned chopped tomatoes, the rest of the beef stock, the chopped bell peppers and the beans. Give the mixture a stir, place a lid on the skillet and simmer gently for 20 minutes stirring occassionally.
Once the mixture has simmered for 20 minutes, add the frozen corn and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
I sometimes add a little hot water to thin out the soup but this depends on how much liquid has been reduced through simmering.
Add a little lime juice (optional) and stir, taste and then add any salt or pepper that you feel it may need. I have not given quantity suggestions as the amount needed will differ depending on the stock that you have used.
Remove from the heat and serve with toppings of your choice.
I like to serve it with a spoonful of fat free yogurt and a sprinkle of low point shredded cheese and some chopped cilantro!
Notes
- * I used ½ tablespoon of chili powder in this recipe - increase this by ¼ tablespoon if you want your soup to have a bit more of a 'kick'.
- ** If you can't find canned tomatoes with green chilis you can substitute them for canned tomatoes and just increase the amount of chili powder that you add.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Taco Soup | Weight Watchers
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
246
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
Cholesterol
35
mg
12
%
Sodium
528
mg
23
%
Potassium
990
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
902
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
48
mg
58
%
Calcium
93
mg
9
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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