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    Home » Recipes » Soups

    Weight Watchers Taco Soup Recipe

    Published: Mar 18, 2019 · Modified: Oct 16, 2023 by Amy Sandidge · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This Weight Watchers Taco Soup Recipe is made with my WW crew in mind. I have loved the program and tried to design recipes that work. This soup is an AMAZING 0 point meal, well depending on what plan you are on. Keep reading to find out all about it. 

    Why You Need This Soup

    Whether you are on Weight Watchers or not, this is a really good soup. It is a great combo of flavors that everyone will love.

    It is simple to make. Most of the soup is canned, so putting it together takes about 10 minutes. There is cooking time, but that is all hands-off. 

    Another cool thing about this soup is it makes a great meal prep. You can reheat this in the microwave or cooktop and it tastes just as good as the day you made it. 

    Weight watchers taco soup recipe in a white bowl topped with cilantro and sour cream.

    Ingredients

    • Chicken breast- you can also use rotisserie chicken, but I really prefer the chicken breast cooked in the broth with the other ingredients.
    • Black beans- I used canned to simplify this recipe, but you can also cook your own. 
    • Corn- another canned food. You can also use frozen if you prefer. 
    • Chicken broth- Vegetable broth can also be used. 
    • Minced garlic- I can never leave this out in my soups (or most of my other foods as well) I love it!
    • Chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper- These are the spices used for the soup. 
    • Toppings of choice- I will share some of my recommendations for toppings below. 

    How To Make Taco Soup

    Now, let’s get started. This soup really is so easy. Combine all the ingredients into a large stockpot. I used my Lodge Enameled Dutch Oven, but use whatever you like. 

    Mix it all together, turn it on high, and let it come to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat to medium and let this cook for about an hour. Make sure to stir occasionally to make sure it doesn’t burn on the bottom. 

    At this point, check for seasoning. I don’t add any other seasoning until it has cooked down. 

    You can also let this soup cook longer if you like. I really prefer about 1.5-2 hours if possible. 

    Top as you like. To keep calories down and the soup healthier, I like to use sour cream, cilantro, and maybe avocado or red onion. 

    You can also top with cheese, chips, or even charred tortillas. 

    Ingredients for soup in an enameled dutch oven.
    Cooked taco soup in an enameled dutch oven.

    Notes

    This soup is really simple to make, but let me share a few things that will help it turn out perfectly. 

    While you can use rotisserie chicken, I really prefer cooking with raw chicken. That way it has the chance to cook in all the flavors and spices of the soup. It tastes much better this way. 

    If you want to cook this in the pressure cooker, add all ingredients and set for pressure high for 15 minutes. Do the quick release, set to saute, and let it cook another 15-20 minutes on saute. 

    Maybe you want to cook it in the slow cooker? Add all ingredients and set it to cook for 4 hours on high, or 6 hours on low. Adjust seasoning after it has cooked.

    Weight watchers taco soup recipe in a white bowl topped with cilantro and sour cream.

    Other Soup Recipes

    • Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
    • Beef Barley
    • Creamy Clam Chowder
    • Vegetarian Corn Chowder
    • Pumpkin and Red Lentil Chowder
    • Poblano Corn Chowder
    Weight watchers taco soup recipe in a white bowl topped with cilantro and sour cream.

    Weight Watcher's Taco Soup

    Amy Sandidge
    This delicious soup makes great use of those weight watcher's points for a hearty and filling meal.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5

    Equipment

    • Large stockpot

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½-2 pounds chicken breast
    • 3 15 ounce cans drained black beans
    • 2 15 ounce cans drained corn
    • 1 10 ounce can rotel
    • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoon cumin
    • 2 teaspoons oregano
    • 1 teaspoon salt more might be needed after cooking.
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • toppings of choice

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients, except toppings, to a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium once it comes to a boil.
    • Let it gently boil, stirring occasionally, for at least an hour. I like to let it go a little longer if I have time.
    • After it has been cooked, check for flavor. Add in more seasonings as needed.
    • Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
    Keyword black beans, chicken, corn, rotel, soup, taco
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    1. Mary A Hicks says

      March 18, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      Delicious.

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      • admin says

        March 18, 2019 at 7:31 pm

        It really was Mary!

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