Fresh Vegetable Soup - 1 point per cup

Fresh Vegetable Soup - Source, WeightWatchers Online



Some say this soup is the secret to their weight-loss success.  It's a great midday snack or dinner appetizer.

PointsPlus Value - 1
Servings - 12
Prep Time - 35 minutes
Cooking Time - 13 minutes
Level of Difficulty - Easy

Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion diced
2 medium carrots, diced
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 small zucchini, diced
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
2 cups swiss chard, chopped
2 cups cauliflower, small florets
2 cups broccoli, small florets
2 tsp thyme, fresh, chopped
6 cups vegetable broth
2 Tbsp parsley or chives, fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp table salt or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, optional

Instructions
Put garlic, vegetables, thyme, and broth into a large soup pot.  cover and bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, about 10 minutes.

Stir in parsley or chives; season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.  Yields about 1 cup per serving.

Notes
If you like thick soups, consider pureeing this recipe in the pot with an immersion blender.

There are so many variations on this recipe.  Add or leave out veggies to suit your taste.

Save time by using frozen vegetables instead of fresh ones (though the texture of the soup might change ab it).  you can also buy small amounts of pre-cut veggies from your supermarket's salad bar.