Weight Watchers Potato Soup
Warm, comforting, and guilt-free, this Weight Watchers Potato Soup is the ultimate lightened-up comfort food that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Packed with the natural creaminess of russet potatoes, tender celery, and aromatic garlic, this hearty soup gets a velvety texture from fat-free half-and-half, keeping it low in calories without sacrificing flavor. Infused with the savory notes of dried thyme and seasoned with just the right amount of salt and pepper, every spoonful delivers wholesome satisfaction. Ready in just 45 minutes and made with simple pantry staples like low-sodium chicken broth and olive oil, this recipe is an easy, healthy meal the whole family will love. Serve it garnished with fresh chives for a pop of color and added freshness, and enjoy a cozy bowl that fits seamlessly into your Weight Watchers lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium (about 1.5 lbs total) Russet potatoes
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 2 stalks Celery
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Fat-free half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional garnish) Chives
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into small, evenly sized cubes. Dice the onion and celery, and mince the garlic.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to the pot. Stir everything to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Using an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup in the pot until it reaches your desired consistency. For a chunkier soup, only blend partially. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend, then return it to the pot.
Stir in the fat-free half-and-half and cook for another 2-3 minutes over low heat until the soup is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2940 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.0 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.4 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 68.7 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 760 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 11579 mg | 246% | |
*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.
