Looking for a WW friendly recipe...

geetey

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for Taco Soup or Chicken Tortilla soup. Does anyone have one that would be WW friendly? I found a copycat recipe of the Chicken Tortilla soup I like at Red Robin but their nutrition info shows it containing 30 grams of fat! :earseek: Yikes-a-mama!!

Any help is appreciated!

BTW - OhMom, I am trying some of your stuffed pasta shells tonight!
 
You're in luck Geetey!! I have the Taco Soup recipe. You can substitute the beef with Bocca (non-meat meat!) and it is still really good. Okay, here goes:

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 package Taco seasoning
1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chillies
1 can pinto beans
1 can chili beans
1 can Mexicorn
1 can stewed tomatoes, Mexican recipe
1 can peeled, diced tomatoes

Brown meat and onion together. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 2 hours.

I hope this helps. I love this recipe and it's easier to make!!
 
I have a slightly varied version of the Taco Soup recipe:

  • 1lb Ground Turkey or Morningstar Farm Crumbles
  • 1 Large Onion, chopped
  • 1 Pkg Hidden Valley Ranch Powder Dressing Mix
  • 1 Pkg Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 Can (15.1/2 oz.) Pinto or Red Beans
  • 1 Can (15 1/2 oz.) Hot Chili Beans
  • 1 Can (15 1/2 oz.) Corn
  • 1 Can (28 oz.) Mexican or Italian Tomatoes
  • 1 Can (28 oz.) Stewed or Crushed Tomatoes

Brown meat & onions, drain off liquids (I use a metal strainer to really get rid of any excess fat), stir in remaining mixes then add the rest of the ingredients (undrained). Simmer for 45 mins to 1 hour.

Serving size = 1 cup, recipes makes 12 servings
1 cup= 3 points when made with turkey
1 cup= 1 point when made with morning star farms cumbles

HTH!
 
I have a great one that we make all the time. I'll try to bring the recipe in tomorrow. It's 2.5 points per cup and awesome. I also throw in some avocado.
 

I have the WW Take Out Tonight Cookbook at home. I do believe there is a recipe in their for Chicken Tortilla Soup. I'll post it tonight or tomorrow if that's okay?
 
Christine said:
I have the WW Take Out Tonight Cookbook at home. I do believe there is a recipe in their for Chicken Tortilla Soup. I'll post it tonight or tomorrow if that's okay?

I don't mean to get off the thread topic here, but the WW Takeout Tonight book sounds good. Did you get it at a meeting?
 
Thanks for the taco soup recipes! They both sound yummy!

Melanie and Christine, I would love to see your recipes as well. Whenever you can get to it. I have a craving for Chicken Tortilla soup but can't afford the points of the restaurant version. :rolleyes:
 
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cinmell--I got the Take Out Tonight cookbook at BJs a few months ago. They were selling several WW cookbooks. You can get them at meetings I think, or order online.

Here is the tortilla soup recipe.

Classic Tortilla Soup - 4 servings

Toasted tortilla strips give this soup its characteristic flavor and texture. For a protein boost (and an extra 3 points per serving) add 2 cups of leftover turkey to the soup during the last 5 minutes of cooking. (I guess chicken would add more points??)

1 tsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tsp. grated lime rind
8 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantr
2 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/4 cup. shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1. Heat a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Swirl in th eoil, then add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder and cumin; cook one minute.
2. Stir in the broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 24 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime jice, lime rind, hots sauce, and cilantro.
3. Meanwhile, spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the tortilla strips and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir the tortilla strips and Monterey Jack into the soup. Serve at once.

Per serving (2 cups): 163 cal; 6 g Fat, 2 g Sat Fat, 10 mg Chol; 378 mg Sod. 23 g. Carb, 4 g Fib, 8 g Prot; 155 mg Cal. Points: 3

****Wow, 2 cups is a big serving. I might have to make this. Usually the calorie count on 1 cup of soup is about 150 calories. This gives you a lot for low calories--that is unless you add the meat.
 
Christine, you are right. 2 cups would make a big bowl of soup! Thanks for taking the time to share that recipe with me! I really appreciate it! :banana:
 


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