Best 8 Cheesy Vegetable Soup 3 W W Points Recipes

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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.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY VEGETABLE SOUP



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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

6 Tablespoons butter (divided)
1 small onion (chopped)
1 cup celery (chopped)
1 cup carrots (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups potatoes (peeled and cut into one inch cubes)
1 cup broccoli (chopped)
1 cup cauliflower (chopped)
1/4 cup flour
3 cups half and half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

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



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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

1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrot blend
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

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



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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

2 cups vegetable broth
10 oz bag frozen green beans
1 cup frozen corn
3 potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 carrot (peeled and diced)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese ((if you want extra creamy, use Velveeta))
pepper to taste
fresh parsley (optional)

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



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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

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli
3/4 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 large egg yolk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

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



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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

2 lbs california-blend frozen vegetables (or your choice of frozen vegetables)
56 ounces fat-free chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can rotel (your choice of heat)
1 lb Velveeta reduced fat cheese product

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



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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

6 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (30 ounce) bag frozen hash browns, shredded
1 (16 ounce) bag california-blend frozen vegetables
2 (15 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup milk

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



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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

1 (16 ounce) package frozen California mixed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots)
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
¼ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

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



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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

32 oz california blend frozen vegetables
3 small cans fat free chicken broth
1 can(s) rotel tomatoes
16 oz sliced frozen carrots (or more california blend)
10 oz lite velveeta

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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