Chili is mandatory. Dave and Mitch love chili and the want it hot! My favorite is potato soup, so of course we'll be having that. But I thought we needed a third choice for those who don't care for potato soup and don't care to have their digestive tract set on fire. I found this recipe among the pins on my Recipe Board and it seemed like the perfect compromise.
Weight Watchers Taco Soup |
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey breast
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (any flavor)
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (Mexican flavor)
1 large onion (chopped)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
(15 ounce) can hot chili beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (any flavor)
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (Mexican flavor)
1 large onion (chopped)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
(15 ounce) can hot chili beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
Preparation
1. Brown the the meat and onions and drain.
2. Mix the taco seasoning mix and ranch dressing mix into the meat.
3. Add all the other ingredients, without draining.
4. Simmer for about 1 hour.
5. Serve hot, topped with sour cream, cheese, avocado, raw onions, or nacho chips (optional).
Never one to leave well enough alone when it comes to recipes, I made a few "tweeks". I used chopped white-meat chicken in place of the ground turkey, and cannellini beans in place of pintos. I have this prepared and in the freezer so the only review I can give you is from the sample I tasted while cooking - and it was delicious. One recipe serves 10 (the web site does not specify a serving size) at 239 calories per serving, so this will be a great option for me if I haven't gotten rid of those last, stubborn five pounds by Christmas day.
1. Brown the the meat and onions and drain.
2. Mix the taco seasoning mix and ranch dressing mix into the meat.
3. Add all the other ingredients, without draining.
4. Simmer for about 1 hour.
5. Serve hot, topped with sour cream, cheese, avocado, raw onions, or nacho chips (optional).
Never one to leave well enough alone when it comes to recipes, I made a few "tweeks". I used chopped white-meat chicken in place of the ground turkey, and cannellini beans in place of pintos. I have this prepared and in the freezer so the only review I can give you is from the sample I tasted while cooking - and it was delicious. One recipe serves 10 (the web site does not specify a serving size) at 239 calories per serving, so this will be a great option for me if I haven't gotten rid of those last, stubborn five pounds by Christmas day.
This recipe sounds wonderful!!! And since I'm family and have special insight into your home and your decorating - I wish I was going to be walking through the doors to enjoy the atmosphere, the decorations, the food and the company!
ReplyDeletethat looks delicious! I like the concept of soup, chili and finger foods! Makes it a bit easier for serving indeed!
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