Weight Watchers Cheesy Taco Soup

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 450 g lean ground turkey or 95% lean ground beef

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)

Beans and Vegetables

• 1 can (400 g) black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (400 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (400 g) corn kernels, drained

• 1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies (such as Rotel)

• 1 can (400 g) tomato sauce

Liquids

• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or beef broth

• 1 cup water

Creamy and Cheesy Ingredients

• 120 g reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Garnishes

• Chopped green onions

• Fresh cilantro

• Crushed baked tortilla chips

• Light sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Cook the Meat

1. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat.

2. Add the ground turkey or lean beef and cook until browned.

3. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened.

4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

2. Add Seasoning

1. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat mixture.

2. Stir well so the seasoning coats the meat evenly.

3. Add Beans and Vegetables

Add the following ingredients to the pot:

• Black beans

• Kidney beans

• Corn

• Diced tomatoes with green chilies

• Tomato sauce

Stir everything together.

4. Add Liquids

Pour in:

• Chicken or beef broth

• Water

Mix well and bring the soup to a gentle boil.

5. Simmer

Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 15–20 minutes so the flavors combine.

6. Add the Cheese

1. Cut the softened cream cheese into small cubes and add it to the soup.

2. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and blends into the soup.

3. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until fully melted.

Serving

Ladle the soup into bowls and add optional toppings such as:

• chopped green onions

• cilantro

• a spoon of Greek yogurt

• a few crushed baked tortilla chips

Storage

• Refrigerator: up to 4 days in an airtight container

• Freezer: up to 3 months