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WW Recipe of the Day: Easy Taco Soup

This easy taco soup is one of my favorite easy recipes for ground beef (or ground turkey). It's a family-favorite soup. My mom loves it too.

Easy Taco Soup

The Skinny on this Easy Tasty Taco Soup Recipe

It's perfect for a healthy lunch or simple supper. I love soup for supper.

Making a quick and easy soup recipe for supper several times a week helps me stay slim and satisfied. It's a trick I learned from the wonderful book - French Women Don’t Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure (affiliate link) by Mireille Guiliano.

This is a deliciously easy soup made from browned lean ground beef and a few common pantry staples. (Feel free to substitute ground turkey if you like it better. I often do.)

While the soup simmers, you have time to assemble the tasty toppings that help make this simple soup so special - avocado, sour cream, shredded cheese and even fresh lime and cilantro.

I live in Phoenix where fresh limes and cilantro are always easy to find, but if you don't, this soup is still delicious without them.

If you like thinner soup feel free to add more water.

I hope you enjoy this easy tasty soup recipe as much as we do.

How Many Calories and Weight Watchers Points in this Easy Tasty Taco Soup?

According to my calculations, each serving has 184 calories and

6 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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If you like this Taco Soup, be sure to check out my other WW Friendly Soups, including Slow Cooker Southwestern Chicken Soup, Lightened Up Pepperoni Pizza Chili, , Slow Cooker Sausage Lentil Stew and Crock Pot Chicken Black Bean Tortilla Soup

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Easy Taco Soup Recipe

An easy taco soup recipe the whole family will love.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 6

Calories: 184

Author: Martha | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium-size onion)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) beans (kidney, pinto, black or chili), undrained
  • 1 can (11 ounces) corn, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 package (1.25 ounces) reduced sodium taco seasoning

Optional Toppings

  • 1 avocado, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup light sour cream or Greek style yogurt
  • 1 cup low fat pre-shredded cheese (Cheddar, Jack or Mexican blend)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro sprigs
  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
  • Crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Spray a large sauce pot (4 quart) with cooking spray and place it over medium-high heat.

  • Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon (affiliate link), stirring for about 1 minute.

  • Stir in the onion and continue to cook, stirring often, until the ground beef is brown all over and the onion is soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.

  • Stir in the tomatoes, beans, corn, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Fill the can of tomato sauce with water and add it to the pot too. Stir well. Allow the soup to come to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let the soup bubble gently for 15 minutes.

  • While the soup is simmering, prepare your optional toppings.

  • To serve, ladle the hot soup into serving bowls and pass around the avocado cubes, sour cream, cheese, cilantro, lime wedges and tortilla chips so everyone can top it just the way they like it.

Recipe Notes

Serving Size: 1-⅓ cups

WW Points Per Serving (without optional toppings):

5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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Nutrition Facts

Easy Taco Soup Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1.3 cups)

Calories 184Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 7g28%

Protein 14g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: southwest taco soup

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*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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FAQs

How many calories are in taco soup? ›

Nutrition Information
NutrientsAmount
Total Calories204
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
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How do you thicken taco soup? ›

Addition of Cornstarch or Flour: Create a slurry by mixing equal parts cornstarch or flour with water. Stir this mixture into the soup and let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens. Ensure there are no lumps by gradually adding the slurry while stirring constantly.

What is taco soup made of? ›

What's in taco soup? It's filled with ground beef, pinto beans, black beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and green chiles, plus some onion, garlic, and jalapeño.

How many calories are in a Weight Watchers soup? ›

Table of Nutritional Information
Per 100gPer can
Energy109 kJ323 kJ
26 kcal76 kcal
Fat0.5 g1.3 g
- of which saturatesTrace0.1 g
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How many calories is in 2 cups of taco soup? ›

There are 197 calories in 1 cup of Taco Soup. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

How many calories are in 1 bowl of taco soup? ›

Nutrition summary

There are 278 calories in 1 serving of Beef Taco Soup. Calorie split: 21% fat, 59% carbs, 21% protein.

What do you eat with taco soup? ›

The best sides and toppings for a cozy pot of Taco Soup! Mexican rice, cornbread, homemade tortilla chips, crisp salads, and cool, sweet fruit pairings. Plus guac and salsas, too. Even dessert!

Why is my taco soup so watery? ›

There are several reasons why taco soup may turn out thin and watery. One common reason is using too much broth or liquid in the soup. Additionally, not simmering the soup for long enough can lead to a thin consistency.

Can I add milk to soup to make it creamy? ›

Milk or Half-and-Half: This is the other magical ingredient that turns your homemade chicken noodle soup into the creamiest soup ever. Use 1 cup of whole milk or 1 cup of half-and-half.

Can I freeze leftover taco soup? ›

How Long Does Taco Soup Last? Once cooked, you can store your taco soup in the refrigerator for an additional 3-4 days. Just make sure that it is stored in an airtight container. For the best tasing soup, properly frozen soup will last 4-6 months in the freezer.

What do you call a soup with meat in it? ›

The dish we call stew may start the same way as a soup, and can include many of the same ingredients used in soup (meat, fish, vegetables, whatever). Stews are cooked by simmering or slow boiling, known as stewing.

Who invented taco soup? ›

The exact origin of tortilla soup is unknown, but it is also known as sopa Azteca (Soup of the Aztecs) which leads many to believe this dish originated in central or southern Mexico, where the Aztecs originally settled.

Is there a soup diet to lose weight? ›

Broth-based soup diets generally last for 7 days. However, some can last as long as 10–14 days. Over that time, proponents of a broth-based diet claim you can lose up to 10 or even 20 pounds (4.5 to 9 kg). On a broth-based soup diet, cream-based soups are restricted, as they're higher in calories and fat.

How good is soup for losing weight? ›

In fact, two bowls would likely do the trick, according to researchers at Pennsylvania State University. They found that people who ate two servings of soup a day as a snack lost 50 percent more weight than people who snacked on the same amount of calories in pretzels and chips.

What is the 1200 calorie soup diet? ›

The diet lasts five days and provides a daily intake of 1,200 to 1,400 calories and up to 20 grams of carbohydrates. Certain foods, like nuts and dairy, are off-limits. The soup is made with ingredients including bacon, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, red wine, squash, and green beans.

How many calories are in 8 oz of taco soup? ›

There are 183 calories in 8 ounces of Taco Soup.

How many calories are in 16 oz of taco soup? ›

Hale and Hearty Soups
Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 16 oz
How many calories are in Taco Soup, Large? Amount of calories in Taco Soup, Large: Calories 460Calories from Fat 252 (54.8%)
% Daily Value *
How much fat is in Taco Soup, Large? Amount of fat in Taco Soup, Large: Total Fat 28g-
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How many calories is Mexican soup? ›

Chicken Vegetable Soup With Rice, Mexican Style (Sopa / Caldo De Pollo) (1 cup) contains 25g total carbs, 22.1g net carbs, 3.4g fat, 12.4g protein, and 182 calories.

How many calories are in taco soup with ranch dressing? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
342Calories
10gFat
45gCarbs
22gProtein
Nov 16, 2023

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