Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Soup Recipe

Slow Cooker Turkey Taco Soup is perfect for those cold winter nights but still doubles as a Taco Tuesday dinner. I love using my crockpot to make easy dinners, but I also love when it aligns with Weight Watchers, and this soup works out to zero points.

The first time I made this, I used Chicken, which works great, but when I had leftover Thanksgiving Turkey, I knew it would be perfect. Using white meat gives this zero points; dark meat will add points to the soup itself, which isn’t bad; it’s just something to know.

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Crockpot Turkey Soup Ingredients

Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast– I used crockpot shredded turkey breast to make this; you can see directions -> here for how to make the shredded turkey.

Cumin

Tomato Sauce

Trader Joes Chile Lime Seasoning

Kernel Corn– I used canned corn in this, but frozen cooked corn can be put in this as well.

Diced Green Chili Peppers

Taco Seasoning– I prefer Homemade Taco Seasoning, but you can use store-bought seasoning.

Pinto Beans

Diced Tomatoes

Chicken Broth

Black Beans

Chili Beans

How To Make Turkey Taco Soup

I made this using my 8-quart crockpot; a 6-quart crockpot would work as well.

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Spray your crockpot with a nonstick spray and start to open up all your cans. You can use a slow cooker liner to line your crockpot.

Crockpot LinersNonstick Sprays

 

In an over-sink strainer, strain your canned corn and beans and rinse the excess starch with cold water. I only had to rinse my black beans, as the rest had seasonings on them.

Add the beans and corn to the crockpot from the strainer with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chili beans, and pinto beans.

Next, add the shredded turkey, seasonings, broth, and diced green chilis.

Give the soup a good stir in the crockpot and set it to a low cooking setting.

The cooking time may vary with how your crockpot cooks. I cooked mine for 5 hours and then served it.

Weight Watchers Point Breakdown for Turkey Taco Soup

Now be sure to scan everything using your WW app; some beans will add things that may affect the points, or zero points if the chicken broth isn’t. Everything I used was zero points; turkey that isn’t turkey breast will add in points.

What to Serve with Taco Soup

• Salsa
• Hot Sauce
• Chopped Fresh Cilantro
• Diced Avocado or Sliced Avocado
• Tortilla Chips
• Dollop of Sour Cream: Fat-free sour cream will reduce the points added to the soup.
• Cheddar Cheese- Using a reduced fat cheddar cheese is an excellent way to lower the points of this extra add-on to the soup.
• Sliced Jalapenos

How To Store Taco Soup

Pour the remaining taco soup into an air-tight container or put it in a Ziploc bag. Store in the fridge for up to three days.

This soup can be frozen for up to three months in the freezer in an air-tight container.

Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The airtight container or a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions into serving sizes.

How To Reheat Taco Soup

You can reheat it in the microwave or stovetop from the fridge.

Frozen soup will need to be thawed before reheating, and You can allow the soup to thaw in the fridge or use your microwave settings. Then reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Sides for Taco Soup

• Green Salad
• Guacamole with chips
• Spanish Rice
• Queso
• Refried Beans
• Cornbread
• Mexican Street Corn
• Black Beans
• Quesadillas
• Empanadas
• Chili Lime Rice

Other Ingredients For Taco Soup

• Leftover 2 Ingredient Chicken Taco Meat
• Ground Chicken
• Canned Chicken
• Ground Turkey
• Ground Beef
• Bell Peppers
• Ranch Seasoning
• Cilantro
• Garlic

Weight Watchers Recipes And Tips

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