Weight Watchers Taco Soup

This Weight Watchers Taco Soup recipe is going to keep you warm and losing weight this winter! I was able to keep the points down by using all your favorite ingredients but also a few key swaps. This easy taco soup recipe also has some extra zip from a packet of ranch seasoning!

I revisited some traditional Taco Soup recipes and then made some healthy swaps. A great way to lower calories is to reduce the beans to half a can, use 3/4 lb of ground turkey instead of a full pound of ground beef and top it with nonfat Greek yogurt. Those healthy swaps gave me the room to add a few crunchy tortilla strips to this hearty soup! The whole family will love this and not even realize they’re eating healthy!

WW Taco Soup Ingredients

• 3/4 lb extra lean ground turkey breast
  • You can also use lean ground beef or ground chicken – I chose turkey breast for the lowest points
• 1/3 cup bell pepper diced
• 1/2 large onion diced
• 14.5 oz Kroger Diced salsa style fire roasted tomatoes
  • You can also use diced tomatoes or stewed tomatoes
• 4 tsp Old El Paso Taco Seasoning (or 1/2 package taco seasoning mix)
  • You can add more chili powder if you like it spicier
• 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
• 2 oz Ortega mild diced green chilies
• 1/2 packet Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 can Bush’s Best Mixed Chili / Kidney / Pinto Beans, mild chili sauce
  • You can use any kind of beans you like (black beans, hot chili beans, etc)
• 4 tbsp Plain Fat Free Greek yogurt – (fat free sour cream is also a good option)
• 1/2 cup Kroger Santa Fe Style tortilla chips
• 1/4 cups diced green onions
• 1 1/4 cups water
  • You can use low sodium chicken broth but it will add more extra points

Is this a healthy Taco Soup?

Yes! Really – it’s all about the choices you make in regards to the ingredients. You can look for ways to remove the excess fat. Instead of using a whole can of chili beans – I use a half can. I used ground turkey breast instead of ground beef. One of the easiest ways to reduce calories is to avoid calorie-heavy toppings – there’s not a shred of cheddar cheese here! But I filled that in by adding Greek yogurt, tortilla strips and even a little diced avocado. All these little tweaks give you a healthier soup that still has tons of flavor!

How do you make Weight Watchers Taco Soup recipe?

• Heat a large soup pot or dutch oven to medium high heat and add 1/4 cup water, ground turkey, onion and bell pepper
• Brown turkey mixture to cook through (no need for oil if you use a little water!)
• Once cooked through, add taco and ranch seasonings and stir
• Add tomatoes, corn, chiles and beans (save the rest of the corn & beans for other recipes!) Do not drain tomatoes or beans!
  • Side note on the green chiles – I am not a big spice fan and used 1/2 small can and it’s on the spicy side. Next time I would just use 1 spoonful instead.
• Add 1 cup water
• Place lid on pot, lower to medium heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes
• Top with Greek yogurt, tortilla strips & green onions

Can Taco Soup be made ahead of time?

Yes – most definitely! This healthy dish is the perfect recipe for a quick dinner as it can be made in about 30 minutes. That said – you can definitely make this ahead of time. Sometimes I’ll make this delicious soup at night to have it for the next day – it’s so much better after the flavors have time to meld together.

Can Taco Soup be frozen?

Yes – most definitely! When I make this simple soup recipe – I may not want to eat it for 2 weeks – so I always freeze some. I stocked up on these glass food storage containers and love them! They’re great for the freezer and don’t stain when you reheat in them like the old plastic ones.

How many points are in this Weight Watchers soup recipe?

On the previous SmartPoints program, this easy recipe is 3 ww freestyle points per slice on the green plan and 2 Weight Watchers points on the blue and purple plans. With the new PersonalPoints – you’ll need to enter the ingredients into the recipe builder on the Weight Watchers website or app – but this should give you a good idea of where recipe will land. All the plans will have some zero points foods – like peppers & onions – which helps add filler to recipes without adding points!

What to serve with Taco Soup?

• Air Fryer Jalapeno Fries
• Red Robin Freckled Lemonade
• Air Fryer Plantains

More Weight Watchers Recipes

This is one of my favorite recipes – but I have a whole section of yummy Weight Watchers recipes! Here’s a few:

• WW White Chicken Chili
• Weight Watchers Chicken Pot Pie
• WW Lasagna Soup