Jerk Turkey Slow Cooker Soup from Weight Watchers

Warm up your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Jerk Turkey Slow Cooker Soup from Weight Watchers, a hearty and healthy recipe that's bursting with Caribbean-inspired spices. Featuring lean ground turkey, vibrant bell peppers, black beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this soup is infused with jerk seasoning, ground allspice, and a hint of crushed red pepper for a perfect balance of smokiness and heat. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, melding the rich flavors together over hours for a comforting, low-calorie meal that's ideal for meal prep or feeding the whole family. Finished with a sprinkle of scallions and a squeeze of lime, this protein-packed soup is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for a guilt-free dinner or lunch, it's a Weight Watchers-approved recipe you'll turn to again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground turkey (93% lean or leaner)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium Bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 2 medium Carrots, sliced
• 1 tbsp Jerk seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Ground allspice
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Canned diced tomatoes (no added salt)
• 1 can (15 oz) Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 stalks Scallions, chopped (for garnish)
• 4 wedges Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks (about 6-8 minutes). Drain any excess fat and transfer the turkey to the slow cooker.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add the diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.

Step 3

Add the sliced carrots, jerk seasoning, ground allspice, and optional red pepper flakes into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Pour the chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), black beans, and frozen corn into the slow cooker. Stir well.

Step 5

Add the fresh thyme sprigs and bay leaf to the slow cooker.

Step 6

Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, or on high for 3 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well combined.

Step 7

Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped scallions. Serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2892.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1752.4

Total Fat 58.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 3664.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.1g	0%
Total Sugars 61.1g
Protein 147.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 423.6mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 4324.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 32.3%

Carbs: 39.1%