Weight Watchers Spanish Pepper Soup
Warm, vibrant, and packed with flavor, Weight Watchers Spanish Pepper Soup is the perfect low-calorie meal for a cozy night in. This colorful soup features a trio of sweet bell peppers—red, green, and yellow—combined with aromatic onions, garlic, and bold spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and a hint of cayenne for just the right kick. Simmered in a savory vegetable broth with the option to add quinoa for extra heartiness, it’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. Ready in just 45 minutes and perfect for meal prep, this healthy soup is suitable for Weight Watchers and anyone seeking a wholesome, veggie-packed dish. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup quinoa (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Finely dice the onion and chop the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into small pieces. Add them to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a boil.
If using quinoa, rinse it under cold water and add it to the pot. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through (if added) and the vegetables are tender.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.6 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1811 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2555 mg | 54% | |
*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.
