Weight Watchers–friendly Creamy Taco Soup

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🥣 Weight Watchers–Friendly Creamy Taco Soup

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20–25 min
WW Points (estimated): 3–5 points per serving (varies by program + brands used)
(I’ll give tips to lower points even more.)

⭐ Ingredients

Protein & Base

  • 1 lb (450 g) 99% fat-free ground turkey (or very lean ground beef)

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings

  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade*)

  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (dry)

Canned Goods

  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed

  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained

  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes or 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

Liquids & Creaminess

  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (WW-friendly creamy swap)

  • 1–2 tbsp light cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess—adds a couple points)

Toppings (optional)

  • Chopped cilantro

  • Lime wedges

  • Reduced-fat shredded cheese

  • Baked tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips (count points accordingly)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the Meat

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, spray lightly with cooking spray.

  2. Add ground turkey (or lean beef).

  3. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

  4. Add diced onion and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

2. Add Seasonings & Vegetables

  1. Stir in taco seasoning and ranch seasoning.

  2. Add:

    • Rotel

    • Black beans

    • Corn

    • Crushed or diced tomatoes

  3. Mix everything well.

3. Add Broth & Simmer

  1. Pour in chicken broth.

  2. Bring to a simmer and cook 10–15 minutes to blend flavors.

4. Make It Creamy (WW-Friendly Method)

  1. Turn heat to low.

  2. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt with a ladle of hot soup to temper (prevents curdling).

  3. Stir yogurt mixture into the soup until smooth.

  4. Add light cream cheese if using; stir until melted.

5. Serve

Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with cilantro, lime, or a sprinkle of reduced-fat cheese if desired.

🌟 Tips to Keep It WW-Friendly

  • Use 99% lean turkey → lowest points

  • Nonfat Greek yogurt replaces sour cream or heavy cream

  • Skip cheese or use 1 tbsp reduced-fat cheese per bowl

  • Use no-added-sugar tomatoes

  • Use low-sodium broth

🔥 Variations

  • Spicier: Add jalapeños or extra chili powder.

  • Creamier: Add 2–4 tbsp light cream cheese (adds points but still light).

  • Chunkier: Add extra vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.

  • Crockpot version: Brown meat first; then cook everything on LOW 6–7 hours. Add yogurt at the end.

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