WeightWatchers Red Root Soup Recipe

We had the first snow in my town last night, so I decided to make this earthy-flavored soup to keep me warm and comfort me. It’s really simple and healthy, and it’s got such a pretty red color!

Serve this soup with hot bread or rolls.

Weight Watchers Red Root Soup recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
6 shallots, peeled and chopped
5 carrots, chopped (no need to peel)
2 beets, peeled and chopped
2 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 leeks, rinsed and chopped (white parts, and some green)
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
4 cups water
2 cups nonfat milk
1 teaspoon curry powder (or to taste)
6 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt

Preparation
1. Place all ingredients (except milk, curry powder and yogurt) in a large soup pot. Cook 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
2. Puree vegetables and broth, in batches, in a blender. (Leave some chunks in one batch).
3. Return to pan and add milk and curry powder. Simmer until heated through.
4. Ladle into six bowls and top each with a tablespoon of yogurt for garnish.

How many Weight Watchers points in red root soup recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 3
Nutritional information per serving: 196 calories, 1.4g fat, 4.8g fiber

Originally posted 2007-11-27 14:10:04.