Cheesy Vegetable Soup 3 W W Points
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Cheesy Vegetable Soup, a flavorful, nutrient-packed dish that’s delightfully creamy yet low in calories, making it perfect for those following a WW (Weight Watchers) plan at just 3 points per serving. This hearty soup combines vibrant vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and celery with a velvety base of fat-free evaporated milk and reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese. Thickened to perfection with cornstarch, it offers a rich, cheesy flavor without compromising on health. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy one-pot recipe is ideal for meal prep or a quick, guilt-free dinner. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika for an extra layer of warmth, and savor a satisfying dish that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 large Carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 2 cups Broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 medium Zucchini, diced
- 4 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup Fat-free evaporated milk
- 1 cup Reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
Add the broccoli and zucchini to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the soup, and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Stir in the evaporated milk and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your WW-friendly cheesy vegetable soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 695 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 875 mg | 19% | |
*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.
