Indulge in a guilt-free culinary experience with this delectable Cheesy Vegetable Soup, a Weight Watchers-friendly dish that boasts only 3 Weight Watchers points per serving. This hearty and flavorful soup is packed with an array of colorful vegetables, tender pasta, and a luscious cheese sauce that strikes the perfect balance between richness and healthfulness.
This recipe offers two enticing variations to satisfy diverse palates. The classic Cheesy Vegetable Soup features a creamy, traditional cheese sauce, while the Vegan Cheesy Vegetable Soup caters to plant-based preferences with a dairy-free cheese alternative. Both versions promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds.
Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors as you savor the tender carrots, crisp celery, sweet onions, and vibrant bell peppers that harmonize perfectly in this nutritious soup. The addition of hearty pasta lends a satisfying bite, while the velvety cheese sauce envelops every ingredient in a blanket of cheesy goodness.
Whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a wholesome lunch option, this Cheesy Vegetable Soup fits the bill. Its low-calorie density and generous serving size make it an ideal choice for those seeking a satisfying yet weight-conscious meal.
So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that combines taste, health, and convenience. Let this Cheesy Vegetable Soup become a staple in your recipe repertoire, knowing that you can enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal without compromising your weight management goals.
CHEESY VEGETABLE SOUP
Cheesy Vegetable Soup is jam packed with tender vegetables in a creamy cheesy soup. This soup has amazing flavor and is so comforting in the winter!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat add 2 Tablespoons butter and melt. Saute onion, celery, carrots, and garlic until tender. Add the chicken broth and potatoes and bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Add the broccoli and cauliflower the last 5 minutes and cook until tender.
- In a medium-sized saucepan add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add the flour and create a roux cooking for 3-4 minutes. Slowly whisk in the half and half.
- Pour into the soup and stir. Add the cheese and stir. Let simmer until thickened and cheese has melted. Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 863 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VELVETY VEGETABLE-CHEESE SOUP
Enjoy this cheesy vegetable soup that's as easy as it is velvety. This vegetable soup uses prepared broth, a package of frozen veggies, & cubed VELVEETA.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Bring vegetables and broth to boil in large covered saucepan on medium-high heat; simmer on low heat 10 min. or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
- Mash vegetables to desired consistency.
- Stir in VELVEETA; cook 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and soup is heated through, stirring frequently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 1030 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 11 g
CHEESY VEGETABLE SOUP
This vegetarian Cheesy Vegetable Soup is loaded with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, lots of vegetables, and plenty of flavor! A steaming hot bowl with fresh parsley on top is the answer to all of your comfort food cravings.
Provided by Pamela
Categories Main Course Soup
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring your vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Add green beans, corn, potatoes and carrots to the pot and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes.
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium high heat. Whisk in the flour, constantly stirring. Add in milk and continue to stir. Add in cheese and stir for about 5 minutes, or until your sauce thickens and cheese is melted.
- Pour cheese sauce into pot of vegetables. Sprinkle with a pinch of pepper and stir. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Serve in bowls with fresh parsley on top (optional).
CHEESY VEGETABLE SOUP
My husband's a grain farmer who is definitely a "meat and potatoes" man. He likes soup on a chilly day, though. Served with warm bread, this makes for a quick but hearty noontime meal. Along with our children, 10 and 5, we live 5 miles from town. I wouldn't trade country life for a million bucks!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 8-10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a heavy 4-qt. saucepan, melt butter; add flour. Gradually add the broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add next seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , In a small bowl, blend egg yolk and cream. Gradually blend in several tablespoonfuls of hot soup; return all to saucepan, stirring until slightly thickened. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese and heat until melted.
Nutrition Facts :
CHEESY VEGETABLE SOUP 3 W W POINTS
Oh how I love this soup! So easy - quick and filling!! Old recipe that I have just recovered and had to post so I won't lose it again!
Provided by CindiJ
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 8 -8 ounce servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cube cheese for easier melting. Set aside.
- In large stock pot place all ingredients.
- Cook over medium heat for approximately 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add cheese and continue cooking until cheese melts.
- Stir often so it doesn't burn on bottom of pan.
CREAMY CHEESY VEGETABLE SOUP
One of the nurses I work with gave me this recipe it is wonderful. The frozen hashbrowns are used more as a thickening agent. My family loves this. During cooking make sure you stir well or it may stick to bottom of pan. This freezes well.
Provided by kzbhansen
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the water, bouillon cubes, hash browns and Vegetables into soup pot.
- Boil until the vegetables are soft, stirring often.
- Add 2 cans mushroom soup, velveeta cheese, and the milk.
- Return to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes.
- Serve.
- This freezes well for OAMC.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.5, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 49.3, Sodium 1986.4, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 8.2, Protein 15.6
CHEESY BROCCOLI AND VEGETABLE SOUP
This soup is so wonderful served with hot muffins on a cold winter day! The different vegetables in a creamy, cheesy soup. If soup is not thick enough, stir in instant potato flakes to desired thickness. This will make the soup thick (and a little grainy.)
Provided by Bryanne Affleck Robison
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the mixed vegetables and frozen broccoli into a large pot. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in the flour until smooth and cook for a few minutes until the color lightens slightly. Whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted; stir the cheese mixture into the simmering vegetables. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 578.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
CHEESY VEGETABLE SOUP
This recipe is one my stepmom, Barb, made while we were both trying to lose weight in Scotland. Since we both went to Weight Watchers there, I think she got it from one of the other ladies at a meeting. It is so darn good, you won't know it is lower calorie!
Provided by Megan Stewart
Categories Vegetable Soup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Simmer frozen vegetables in broth 30 min until tender. It will boil. Remove from heat and add Velveeta cubes. If you don't remove from heat, it will curdle.
- 2. You can increase the vegetables for no extra calories.
Tips:
- Choose vegetables that are in season for the best flavor and value.
- Don't be afraid to use frozen vegetables. They are just as nutritious as fresh vegetables and they are often more convenient.
- If you are using canned vegetables, be sure to rinse them well before adding them to the soup.
- Use a low-sodium broth or stock to keep the soup healthy.
- Add some herbs and spices to the soup to give it a boost of flavor.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Cheesy vegetable soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with vegetables, cheese, and flavor. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, try this cheesy vegetable soup recipe. You won't be disappointed!
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