Zero Point Weight Watchers Taco Soup
Zero Point Weight Watchers Taco Soup packed with chicken breast, beans, corn, tomatoes, and tons of taco flavor. Cooked in the slow cooker or on the stove-top, this healthy dish will feed a crowd and couldn't be easier to make. Jump to Recipe keyboard_arrow_down
306 CALORIES
44g CARBS
3g FAT
28g PROTEIN
6 Green
0 Blue
0 Purple
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This Weight Watchers Taco Soup has zero Freestyle SmartPoints! It can be made in your crockpot or cooked in just thirty minutes on the stovetop with all the flavor of a traditional taco soup, but good for you!
Today I would love to chat about those days when you realize its only 4:00 PM and you have already eaten all your points. Ugh. It happens more often than I would like to admit, but sometimes it's just reality. Temptations pop up, lunch plans change, someone brings girl scout cookies to work....you get the idea.
I would love to know what your strategy is for days like that. On the old plan, I relied almost exclusively on salads and veggie soup, but on the new plan there are so many more options. What do you eat on those days? And even if you aren't on Weight Watchers, we all have days where we over indulge during the day and contemplate trying to make it through the last four hours of the day on nothing but lettuce.
With the new myWW plan, this soup is only zero points on the Blue and Purple plans. On the Green plan, it has 6 Smartpoints.
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For me, I like to have some easy low point/healthy options available at all times in the freezer and this zero point taco soup is topping the list as one of my favorites. It's super filling, packed with fiber and protein, and tastes amazing. It's seriously good. Plus if you have some points to spare, you can add things like cheese, baked tortilla chips, or avocado on top to really take it to the next level.
Another thing that makes this Weight Watchers Taco Soup the best is that it couldn't be easier to make. Other than the onion and garlic, you are just dumping ingredients into the slow cooker and walking away. You can use almost any combination of beans you like and feel free to switch out the protein.
Ground turkey or chicken are delicious in this recipe, just brown it before adding it to the slow cooker. If you aren't worried about keeping it zero points, you could also use ground beef or chicken thighs. Or go for a veggie version and leave the meat out entirely for some extra beans.
Ways to Customize this Weight Watchers Taco Soup
- Protein: You can use chicken breast, ground chicken breast, or 99% lean ground turkey for a zero point soup. You could also use chicken thighs, ground beef, ground turkey sausage, or vegetarian ground meat, just adjust the points.
- Vegetarian option: Leave out the meat and just add an extra can of beans.
- Taco seasoning: Store bought taco seasoning is fast but it is packed with sodium. Consider making a homemade version to cut back on the sodium in this recipe.
- Cut back on sodium: Look for low sodium beans, tomatoes, and chicken broth to cut back on the sodium levels in the recipe. Also make the homemade taco seasoning referenced above.
- Veggies: You can defintiely add lots of extra veggies to this recipe. Bell peppers are a good option. I have also added zucchini, spinach, and cauliflower. You can also doubel the tomatoes.
- Freezer friendly: This soup freezes really well. I recommend freezing it in individual servings for quick and easy lunches.
- Traditional Taco Soup with ranch: Many people also like to add a packet of ranch seasoning to their taco soup. Feel free to add that as well if that is how your family enjoys it.
- Thicker soup: To thicken up the broth, consider adding a can of fat free refried beans. It will make the soup thick and creamy.
Cooking Options
This soup can be made in the slow cooker, instant pot, or on the stove top. It is a really versatile recipe. My personal preference is the slow cooker since the flavors have the most time to combine and deepen, but they all work great.
- Slow Cooker / Crockpot: This can be made in the slow cooker and cooked on low for 4-8 hours. The longer it cooks, the deeper the flavor will be.
- Instant Pot: To cook this in the Instant Pot, just use the soup setting (8 minutes) and then let the pressure release naturally.
- Stovetop: It takes about 30 minutes to cook this taco soup on the stove top but it can simmer much longer than that to deepen the flavors. Just make sure remove the chicken breast so it doesn't over cook.
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Zero Point Weight Watchers Taco Soup
PREP TIME: 5 Min
COOK TIME: 4 Hours
TOTAL TIME: 4 Hours, 5 Min
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 U onion, diced
- 2 U garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 oz. canned pinto beans, drained
- 14.5 oz. canned black beans, drained
- 14.5 oz. canned corn, drained
- 14.5 oz. canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (not drained)
- 2 cups fat free chicken broth
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Stovetop: Add a touch of olive to a large soup pot. Cook the onions for 6-8 minutes until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. To keep the chicken as tender as possible, I like to remove it after 12-15 minutes when it is cooked through. Then I shred or chop it and add it back to the soup before serving.
6 Green
0 Blue
0 Purple
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Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1,.5 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
Calories from Fat 16
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
0%
Cholesterol 37mg
12%
Sodium 1573mg
68%
Total Carbohydrate 44g
11%
Dietary Fiber 7g
24%
Sugars 4g
Protein 28g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.
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107 Comments
On Zero Point Weight Watchers Taco Soup
January 7, 2021 - 11:36
When I plug in the nutrition facts it tells me that it is NOT zero points?
January 10, 2021 - 05:04
Don’t plug in the nutritional
Info- the items in the recipe are zero points the nutritional info calculator does not know the items used in the recipe are 0 points. If you are wanting to confirm it’s 0 points you would need to recreate the recipe in recipe builder...
Info- the items in the recipe are zero points the nutritional info calculator does not know the items used in the recipe are 0 points. If you are wanting to confirm it’s 0 points you would need to recreate the recipe in recipe builder...
January 7, 2021 - 19:17
Are you in the blue plan? If so, this won't work. Remember ALL of these ingredients are zero points.yiu can double check by entering each ingredient one. You will still find that it's Zero points on the blue plan.
Fyi, the only time you typically plug in nutritional info is when you're checking on foods that are not on the zero point list.
Fyi, the only time you typically plug in nutritional info is when you're checking on foods that are not on the zero point list.
July 14, 2020 - 08:10
I'm on purple. I love that this has 0 points and it is really good.
May 21, 2020 - 12:13
Would you know how many points on Blue Plan?
Thanks.
Thanks.
May 17, 2020 - 06:06
Loved it, so did my family - I have been making a crockpot "Soup of the Week, and this is the family's favorite! Thank you for sharing.
February 22, 2020 - 10:14
Love this soup!
February 13, 2020 - 19:54
Very yummy!
January 29, 2020 - 06:00
Shouldn't call it "Zero Point" if it's 6 points on the Green Plan. Not fair! It's the only plan that uses any points!
December 30, 2020 - 20:24
This soup pre-dates your Green Plan. It is 0 points on both Blue and Purple.
March 25, 2020 - 11:23
This recipe was around long before they changed the plans...that’s why
March 22, 2020 - 08:40
I’m not sure what you mean. I’m on the blue plan and I have to use points for lots of foods!
January 4, 2020 - 06:50
How much of your homemade taco seasoning do you use?
February 1, 2020 - 11:56
i make a big batch & save it and end up using 2 tablespoons.
August 22, 2020 - 08:59
Could I get the taco seasoning recipe?
December 16, 2020 - 12:15
Try this (it makes just over 2 tablespoons and I like it just fine for soups like this!):
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
August 20, 2020 - 15:37
Can you share your recipe for the taco seasoning?
January 2, 2020 - 18:40
This ends up being 8 points on WW Green. The packet of taco seasoning adds 4 points (I added ranch seasoning as well but that only added 2 points). Delicious but not 6 points...
December 16, 2020 - 12:13
I made my own seasoning using just paprika, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. No points! And it's good!
September 12, 2020 - 07:22
It's going to depend on the brands of ingredients you use, as well as little differences such as I don't think I've ever seen a 14 1/2 oz can of beans where I live. The smallest you will ever find is 15 1/2 oz. Does the can of beans have added sugar? Some do. 1 lb chicken breasts is usually 2 breasts, but not always. I will almost always use 2 breasts, so each time I make this I weigh them and adjust the recipe accordingly so I know exactly how many points that particular batch of soup is. Some corn is canned with sugar, too. And as mentioned, there are differences depending on what taco seasoning you use. If you use 1.25 oz Old El Paso, it's 3 points. I get 7 points on green, using my preferred products and 1 lb of chicken breasts.
January 9, 2020 - 14:17
If you make your own taco seasoning, there is no sugar in it so there are no points.
August 8, 2020 - 15:41
The homemade taco seasoning make the recipe 1 SP on both the blue and purple plan. Still worth it for sure!!
January 2, 2020 - 20:08
Love the idea of adding the ranch! So the points will depend on the taco seasoning. I use Trader Joe's or homemade which is zero points. However, some mixes do have higher points so it's always good to check with the brand you have.
December 5, 2019 - 13:44
This has become my go to meal- I make a pot each week! My kids love it too! Thanks for sharing!
October 30, 2019 - 09:53
Slender Kitchen is literally the BEST weight loss community anywhere, I read it every day, & I’m also grateful I found it. It helped me not only lose weight but keep it off, hope it helps some others too! Happy losing weight :)
October 13, 2019 - 15:25
Not certain what I did wrong but when I enter it into the app based on 1.5 cups and the nutritional info here it’s coming up as 7 points. Please give me advice on how many get zero or 1 points.
October 23, 2019 - 07:47
You don't need to use the points calculator because all of the ingredients are zero points.
October 17, 2019 - 09:30
It’s zero points because it’s made with zero point foods. We need to remember that zero point foods still have calories, but they types of foods are just as important.
August 2, 2020 - 15:28
You must be on the green or blue WW plan. They do have points for almost everything.
December 30, 2020 - 20:27
Blue is the same as Freestyle which is when this was written. This is 0 points for Freestyle or Blue, and the (newer) Purple plan. The only thing that's no-points on green are some fruits and veggies so it has points on Green. I'm confused how Taco Seasoning has points, but I guess because I just use herbs and spices at home that's why? If packaged has fat or sugar somehow, that'd potentially be points.
October 10, 2019 - 13:58
My new favorite WW soup - SO GOOD! Used McCormick Taco Seasoning and let it simmer 8 hours on low. Perfect for a brisk fall day in the Midwest. Thank you!
September 27, 2019 - 13:30
so delicious and easy!
August 1, 2019 - 10:21
Yes, as everyone says, this is so delicious and easy! I used 2 cans of pinto because I have a sensitivity to black beans. The overall flavor is wonderful! Thank you for this great recipe! I can't wait to try the beef stew recipe tonight :)
May 10, 2019 - 17:19
Made this tonight and both my husband and I loved it! Very tasty.
April 29, 2019 - 10:48
My husband liked the Taco soup too!!
April 13, 2019 - 13:36
DELISH!! Made this today in the instant pot. Doubled the recipe. Used 1 can of rotel original diced tomatoes and green chilies and 1 can of mild diced tomatoes w green chilies. Was quite spicy. Added a dollop of Greek yogurt to tame the spice. Will definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing.
March 24, 2019 - 10:31
Made it and it was delicious
March 21, 2019 - 18:26
everyone in my family LOVED it!
March 18, 2019 - 15:53
I love this recipe! The best soup I’ve ever made! I give it 10 stars. My family loves it! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!
February 28, 2019 - 17:32
WHY dont you use ranch dressing, like regular taco soup?is it high in calories?
May 15, 2019 - 15:51
I added ranchdey dressing and taco seasoning. It was delicious!
March 12, 2019 - 19:12
I scanned the dry ranch dressing and it’s zero points
February 23, 2019 - 18:08
Just joined WEIGHT WATCHERS...……….again. Try and try again, love this soup and will make it a hundred times
February 5, 2019 - 14:39
Sounds good, but the sodium is so high. It must be the spice mix and the broth. I think those could be reduced and maybe even rinse the beans.
September 25, 2019 - 18:23
Definitely rinse the beans, I used homemade chicken broth, check the spice pkg for salt. You may have to make up you own spice mix.
February 27, 2019 - 18:22
Also look for "no-salt-added" canned beans and canned tomatoes. Even generic brands like Safeway have them now. Canned beans and tomatoes are high in sodium as well.
February 27, 2019 - 18:20
When a recipe says "drained" next to beans, I usually mean it as drain and rinse. I just do it automatically. The author also said in the article that commercial taco seasoning is high in sodium. Find a recipe for taco seasoning and omit the salt. I use a homemade sodium-free fajita seasoning for soups like this, it tastes amazing.
January 30, 2019 - 17:07
I love good soup! I added cilantro, celery & peppers an hour before serving. Yummm.
January 28, 2019 - 10:24
Made this last week but I used ground chicken (because that's what I had) and I did it on the stove. I added a can of fat free refried beans as suggested and WOW. That move right there is a game changer for me. Made the soup so creamy and more filling. All still 0 points! I didn't use taco seasoning packet I just threw some randoms in there and I had a couple adobo peppers leftover so I diced those too. I like heat. Will be making again monthly. Thank you!
February 25, 2019 - 08:10
Hi Stephanie,
I am preparing this recipe in my slow cooker and was wondering when I should add the can of fat free refried beans? Thanks :)
I am preparing this recipe in my slow cooker and was wondering when I should add the can of fat free refried beans? Thanks :)
July 30, 2019 - 11:46
Was wondering the same thing. What did you end up doing?
January 22, 2019 - 09:59
How many servings? Using the recipe builder in my app. Thanks
January 21, 2019 - 07:48
hello! Making the soup today, I scanned in all of the ingredients through the recipe calculator, and it is still coming out to one point per serving, do you think that the taco seasoning is what is making the difference? Also I am doubling the recipe so that I can have a ton to freeze, I’m thinking low on six hours and high on one hour, what do you think ?
January 24, 2019 - 09:17
I think so. Try the Old El Paso original taco seasoning (or low sodium) as that is 0 points in the app and I think that will bring it back down to 0SP for you :-)
January 22, 2019 - 08:20
I noticed it is 1 point too when i used the create recipe it is because of the taco seasoning.
January 20, 2019 - 14:52
Should I rinse the beans?
January 17, 2019 - 12:37
I forgot to mention in my previous question. Can I put the chicken breasts in frozen in the Instapot? Would it be the same cook time?
January 17, 2019 - 12:32
Can I put the chicken breast in frozen?
January 10, 2019 - 17:12
Added some sour cream to my bowl and it was a game changer! To much corn which I’m not a fan of. Is there a other veg option?
May 20, 2019 - 21:02
Haven't made yet but I was going to use a can of Mexicorn which is only 11 oz. I'm not a big fan of corn either.
January 8, 2019 - 21:16
Hi sorry I literally JUST used my instant pot for the first time on Sunday and I've had it since July :) Anyways I see it's got the soup setting but so I just put the chicken breast in the pot with the ingredients and it will cook it all the way thru? I have no idea how long the soup setting cooks for. Thanks!
January 15, 2019 - 14:12
I used my instant pot and set the timer for 8 minutes, I placed all the ingredients at once. The chicken was fully cooked once done. I was worried too, but totally delicious and super simply.
January 7, 2019 - 16:45
If I use ground beef instead of chicken, should I use beef broth instead of chicken? Won't that drastically change the flavor?
January 8, 2019 - 10:44
It's totally up to you. Personally, I always find beef broth really strong so I use chicken broth for most "beef" flavored soups. But either would work great.
January 7, 2019 - 07:10
This i NOT ZERO points. It is 7 using the nutritional value of Calories, fat, sugars and protein on the WW app.
January 21, 2019 - 08:13
Cheryl, it is probably calculated using Freestyle Smart points based upon point per individual ingredients. As long as you're using chicken breasts or 99% fat free ground turkey, all are zero point ingredients. YAY!
January 8, 2019 - 10:45
Hi Cheryl! The most accurate way to calculate the points is actually using the recipe calculator since it properly counts 0 points foods. If you use the nutritional info, it includes the calories/fat of the zero point foods and therefore results in a higher point value. Thanks!
January 6, 2019 - 18:21
Why does it show 7 points when I enter the nutri Information?
January 8, 2019 - 10:46
This is because the nutritional info includes the calories/fat for zero point foods. When you use the recipe builder, it will come out to zero points since it correctly counting the zero point foods. I have been told that this is the most accurate option.
December 19, 2018 - 16:35
Dumb question...when you make this with ground turkey do you put it in the slow cooker raw or do you brown or first?
December 20, 2018 - 18:45
Not a dumb question at all! Personally I always brown the meat first before adding it to the slow cooker. I find the flavor and texture comes out better.
February 20, 2019 - 15:38
so is it ) or 7 points and what is the serving size- just made it and plan to eat tonight
February 11, 2019 - 11:46
You can actually put it in raw. You just have to chop it up when it's finished cooking. I find if you do this with ground beef it is more "burger" tasting which is a nice change up.
January 16, 2019 - 08:17
I just made this using ground chicken
January 7, 2019 - 18:10
Dumb question here too. (I’m definitely not a cook) When using the chicken breast, do you put it in the crockpot raw? WIth the other ingredients?
December 3, 2018 - 07:55
This is delicious!
November 23, 2018 - 12:37
It looks real yummy, cant wait to make and enjoy tasting it. I love chili, it is one of mt favorites.
September 22, 2018 - 06:46
Thank you so much for this recipe. I made it last night and my husband had a second bowl- yum!
September 2, 2018 - 12:42
The soup looks amazingly delicious. However, when I put the nutrition info into the smart points calculator, it calculated to 7 points. Am I missing something?
September 2, 2018 - 19:34
Hi Peggy! For the most accurate info you will want to use the recipe calculator (not the nutritional calculator) since it will properly count the turkey, beans, and corn as zero points. According to WW, that is the preferred method to calculate points since it doesn't count the calories/carbs/fat of zero point foods.
August 20, 2018 - 15:00
My husband and I have this soup for dinner almost every night. I'll often add spinach or another leafy green, but we never tire of this recipe and we are both gradually losing weight. Thank you Slenderkitchen!
February 11, 2019 - 11:47
ooh spinach, great idea!
January 8, 2019 - 10:48
Love the idea of adding spinach or leafy greens for some extra nutrition!
August 19, 2018 - 11:17
Very tasty. Just started my own WW diet, only making meals and eating foods from the free food list. Great soup recipe for zero points. Thanks!
April 22, 2018 - 17:35
Family loved it
March 27, 2018 - 23:21
This was delicious. We aren't on weight watchers, but the calories were reasonable. This is going to make it into our rotation.
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