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WW Recipe of the Day - Slow Cooker Mexican Meatball Soup
I first made this recipe for slow cooker Mexican meatball soup way back in 2009. And it's just as good now as it was then, so I decided to pull it from the archives for old times sake.
Back then, my crock pot love affair was just getting started.
As I continue exploring ways to simplify life in the kitchen and make getting dinner on the table quick and easy, my relationship with the Crockpot deepens. Soon my Slow Cooker may take up permanent residence on the counter!
Crockpot cooking makes getting dinner on the table a breeze, not to mention staying on track with my healthy eating and weight management goals. It's my #1 Secret for eating well and staying slim.
The Skinny on Slow Cooker Mexican Meatball Soup Recipe Notes
By investing a few minutes in the morning combining ingredients in the slow cooker, I'm able to focus on the day without stressing about "what's for dinner?" because a satisfying homemade dish, like this slow cooker Mexican Meatball Soup, will be ready and waiting for us.
This recipe is an adaptation of Slow Cooker Mexican Meatball Soup with Rice from Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Fast-Fix Family Favorites
I made this recipe more Weight Watchers friendly by:
- adding two 10 ounce bags of frozen southwestern mixed vegetables (a blend of chopped bell peppers, onion, zucchini, baby carrots, and corn) to my version of Mexican Meatball Soup. This bulks up the soup with Weight Watchers power foods for Zero Points. Use any combination of frozen and/or fresh vegetables you prefer.
- using turkey meatballs—instead of beef—since they're lower in fat, calories and Points.
Can You Add Uncooked Rice to the Slow Cooker?
Can you add uncooked rice to slow cooker?
This recipe calls for ½ cup uncooked converted rice, which works especially well in the crockpot. In this recipe the rice gets super soft and serves as a thickener, which I really like. Here are my foolproof instructions for cooking rice in the crock pot.
How Many Calories/WW Points in this Easy Healthy Mexican Meatball Soup for the Crock Pot?
According to my calculations each generous 2-cup serving has 279 calories and:
6 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!
Skinny Slow Cooker Mexican Meatball Soup Serving Suggestions
Lots of yummy things would go well with this including cornbread, tortillas, cheese quesadillas, and simple green salad.
When I made it most recently, warm flour tortillas and a salad of chopped greens, chopped scallions, chopped avocado, and pumpkin seeds dressed with olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, salt and pepper were the accompaniments.
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Slow Cooker Mexican Meatball Soup Recipe
This simple and delicious slow cooker Mexican meatball soup is easy, healthy and delicious. Just toss everything together in your slow cooker and let it cook, unattended for several hours.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time6 hours hrs
Total Time6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Servings (adjustable): 6
Calories: 279
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
- 1 can (7 ounces) diced green chiles
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound frozen turkey meatballs
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen mixed Mexican style vegetables (optional)
- 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup converted rice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Ideal slow cooker size: 4- to 5-Quart.
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours, or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
Serve with chopped cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Serving Suggestions: Lots of yummy things would go well with this slow cooker mexican meatball soup including corn muffins, tortillas, cheese quesadillas, and simple green salad.
I served it with warm flour tortillas and a salad of chopped greens, chopped scallions, chopped avocado, and pumpkin seeds dressed with olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, salt and pepper.
Recipe Notes
Mexican Meatball Soup Serving Suggestions:
Lots of yummy things would go well with this slow cooker mexican meatball soup including corn muffins, tortillas, cheese quesadillas, and simple green salad.
I like to serve it with warm flour tortillas and a salad of chopped greens, chopped scallions, chopped avocado, and pumpkin seeds dressed with olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, salt and pepper.
Serving Size: about 2 cups
Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.
6 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Mexican Meatball Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving (2 cups)
Calories 279Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Carbohydrates 23.4g8%
Fiber 2.3g9%
Protein 20.3g41%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot Mexican meatball soup, Mexican soup with meatballs, spicy meatball soup
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Source: recipe adapted from Sandra Lee's Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Fast-Fix Family Favorites (Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade)
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
If you like this crock pot Mexican meatball soup recipe, you might also like:
- Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Posole Soup
- Easy Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup
Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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