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Weight Watchers Crock Pot Cream of Sweet Potato Soup recipe - 2 points

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Weight Watchers Crock Pot Cream of Sweet Potato Soup recipe - 2 points

Weight Watchers Crock Pot Cream of Sweet Potato Soup recipe

Ingredients
2 cups fat-free chicken broth
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
3 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon allspice

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Weight Watchers Mushroom Vegetable Soup recipe - 2 points

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Weight Watchers Mushroom Vegetable Soup recipe - 2 points

Here’s a delicious soup, very thick and lovely. It’s one of my favorite soup recipes - it has lots of vegetables, it’s tasty, easy to make and low in fat.

Weight Watchers Mushroom Vegetable Soup recipe

Ingredients
1 lb whole mushrooms
1 cup carrots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1 cup celery, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 cups water
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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Weight Watchers Greek Lentil Soup recipe - 4 points

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Weight Watchers Greek Lentil Soup recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
24 ounces beef stock or broth
1 cup finely chopped carrot
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
8 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped mint (optional)

Preparation
1. In a large stock pot, heat the oil and saute the garlic, onions, celery and carrot until the vegetables are tender.
2. Add the rinsed lentils, water and beef stock.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 45 minutes (or until the lentils are tender), stirring occasionally.
4. Add the tomatoes (with the juice in the can) and the chopped oregano, mint (if using), salt and pepper.
5. Stir in the spinach and simmer uncovered for about 15-20 more minutes.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 238 calories, 2.8g fat, 17.6g fiber

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Weight Watchers Creamy Vegetable Chowder recipe - 4 points

weight watchers creamy vegetable chowder recipe

Weight Watchers Creamy Vegetable Chowder recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups diced potatoes
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup peeled and diced carrots
1 cup zucchini, diced
1/2 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups milk
3 cups water or basic light vegetable stock
1 tablespoon canola oil or other vegetable oil
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounces neuchatel cheese or cream cheese
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation
1. In a large soup pot on medium heat, saute the onion in the butter and oil for about 3-4 minutes.
2. Stir in the celery, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until just soft.
3. Add the potatoes, carrots, water or stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes (until the vegetables are just tender).
4. With a slotted spoon or strainer, remove about 1 1/2 cups of the cooked vegetables and set aside in a blender or food processor.
5. Add the bell peppers, green beans and zucchini to the soup pot and cook for about 5 minutes (until the green beans are tender).
6. Stir in the peas and parsley, simmer for about 2 more minutes, then remove from the heat.
7. Discard the bay leaf.
8. Puree the reserved vegetables with the milk and cheeses to make a smooth sauce.
9. Stir the sauce into the soup and gently reheat.
10. Serve the soup hot.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 203 calories, 12g fat, 2.9g fiber

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Weight Watchers Tortellini Tomato Spinach Soup recipe - 6 points

weight watchers tortellini tomato spinach soup recipe

Weight Watchers Tortellini Tomato Spinach Soup recipe
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 (9 ounce) package fresh tortellini or dried tortellini
1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped
10 ounces fresh spinach or frozen spinach, defrosted and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4-6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup minced onion (about 1/2 small onion)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Preparation
1. In a soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
2. Saute the garlic and onion, stirring often, for about 5-7 minutes (until the onions are translucent).
3. Add the tomatoes and broth, turn the heat up to high, and bring to a boil.
4. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
5. When the tortellini are almost done, add the spinach and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately, (optionally) garnishing each serving with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 312 calories, 9.9g fat, 4.5g fiber