WeightWatchers Green Bean and Potato Soup Recipe

Here’s a great thrifty vegetable soup that’s very low in fat. It can be made with canned or frozen green beans and potatoes, but it’s much much better if made with fresh green beans and beautiful squeaky new potatoes.
Enjoy!

Weight Watchers Green Bean and Potato Soup recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
1 lb green beans, ends removed and broken into bite size pieces
1 lb new potatoes, scrubbed, skins left on and quartered
1 medium onion, sliced into thin strips
1/2 teaspoon thyme (optional)
milk
salt and pepper

Preparation
1. In a large saucepan add green beans, potatoes, onion and thyme if desired.
2. Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender add just enough milk to turn it milky, heat until milk warms. Do not boil.
4. Serve in bowls GENEROUSLY sprinkled with salt and pepper.

How many Weight Watchers points in green bean & potato soup recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 1
Nutritional information per serving: 89 calories, 0.2g fat, 4.5g fiber

Originally posted 2007-05-25 11:57:37.