When trying to lose weight, Joel Harper, a celebrity trainer, suggests that you make soup for dinner. Studies show that soup is more filler for each calorie because it contains a fair amount of water. In fact, it will keep us full for a longer amount of time for each calorie consumed compared to standard “dry” foods. This comes down to the fact that soup takes up more space in the stomach, turning off the “hungry” hormone sooner and for longer than salads would. Keep in mind that not just any soup works; some recipes will be high in calories. For the best results, try one of these Weight Watchers soup recipes, all of which are easy to make and made with different ingredients.
5 Wonderful Weight Watchers Soup Recipes
1. 0 Point Weight Watchers Cabbage Soup
This is one of the Weight Watcher soup recipes that is zero points, meaning you can feel free to eat as much of it as you want without any worry. It’s delicious and this recipe makes 6 to 8 servings.
Fat: 0.1 gram Carbohydrates: 5 grams Protein: 1 gram
Ingredients |
Amount |
Nonfat beef broth (or nonfat vegetable or chicken broth) |
3 cups |
Garlic cloves, minced |
2 |
Tomato paste |
1 tablespoon |
Cabbage, chopped |
2 cups |
Yellow onion |
½ |
Carrot, chopped |
½ |
Green beans |
½ cup |
Zucchini, chopped |
½ cup |
Basil |
½ teaspoon |
Oregano |
½ teaspoon |
Salt and pepper |
To taste |
Time & Servings
Total Time |
7 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook |
Servings |
6 to 8 |
Directions
- Begin by using nonstick cooking spray on a pot and sautéing the garlic, carrots, and onions for 5 minutes.
- Add the other ingredients, except the zucchini.
- Simmer 5 to 10 minutes so the vegetables are tender.
- Add the zucchini, simmering another 5 minutes.
2. Cauliflower And/Or Broccoli Soup
This is one of the many Weight Watchers soup recipes that is versatile enough to be used with your favorite proportion of ingredients. No matter whether you use broccoli and/or cauliflower, it is zero points.
Fat: 0.8 grams Carbohydrates: 10.4 grams Protein: 2.7 grams
Ingredients |
Amount |
Water |
6 cups |
Cauliflower and/or broccoli |
5 cups (total) |
Carrots |
2 cups |
Onion |
½ cup |
Oregano, dried |
1 teaspoon |
Basil, dried |
1 teaspoon |
Chicken bouillon cubes (or chicken bouillon powder) |
4 (or 4 tablespoons) |
Salt and pepper |
To taste |
Time & Servings
Total Time |
15 minutes prep and 20 minutes cook |
Servings |
6 |
Directions
- Begin by dicing the cauliflower and broccoli.
- Slice your carrots and chop the onion.
- Add every ingredient (except the salt and pepper) to a 5 quart saucepan.
- Cover the pan, simmering for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Puree the vegetables in a food processor. If you don’t have one, you can use a potato masher to mash them while in the pan.
- Put the pureed vegetables into the pot (depending on your desired consistency).
- Add pepper and salt before reheating.
3. Egg Drop Soup with Chicken
This delicious option for Weight Watchers soup recipes is only two points and can help satisfy your craving for Chinese food.
Fat: 4.1 grams Carbohydrates: 8 grams Protein: 13.5 grams
Ingredients |
Amount |
Chicken broth, low sodium |
4 cups |
Soy sauce |
½ teaspoon |
Chicken breast, cooked and chopped |
½ cup |
Green peas, frozen |
½ cup |
Green onion, sliced thinly |
¼ cup |
Egg, lightly beaten |
1 |
Time & Servings
Total Time |
5 minutes prep and 5 minutes cook |
Servings |
4 |
Directions
- Put the chicken stock with the soy sauce in a saucepan and boil it.
- Add the green onion, peas and chicken, bringing it back to a boil.
- Take the pan off the heat.
- Drizzle the egg in a steady, slow stream.
- Let the egg set for 1 minute.
- Gently stir and serve.
4. Celery, Spinach, and Onion Soup
This is one of the Weight Watchers soup recipes with a slightly stronger taste, but the celery is delicious and the soup is simple and healthy.
Fat: 0.66 grams Carbohydrates: 7.87 grams Protein: 3.13 grams
Ingredients |
Amount |
Onion, frozen |
10 ounces |
Spinach, frozen |
10 ounces |
Celery |
6 large stalks |
Chicken bouillon |
4 cubes |
Water |
4 cups |
Pepper |
To taste |
Time & Servings
Total Time |
10 minutes prep and 45 minutes cook |
Servings |
6 |
Directions
- Put the bouillon cubes into a large pot, covering them with the water.
- Turn on your stove until the water boils, adding in the frozen onion and spinach and raw celery.
- Occasionally stir the mixture so the flavors seep and the bouillon separates.
- Let it boil around 5 minutes.
- Lower to a simmer, leaving it for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add pepper and serve.
5. Mushroom Soup
A final delicious Weight Watchers soup recipe recommended here is this light mushroom soup. It fills you up despite being low in calories.
Fat: 5.91 grams Carbohydrates: 10.87 grams Protein: 5.32 grams
Ingredients |
Amount |
Light butter |
1 tablespoon |
Olive oil |
1 tablespoon |
Celery, chopped |
¼ cup |
Onion, chopped |
¼ cup |
Mushroom, slices or pieces |
1 cup |
Yellow sweet corn |
1 cup |
Parsley |
1 tablespoon |
Garlic |
4 teaspoons |
Black pepper |
1 teaspoon |
Salt |
1 teaspoon |
Fat free chicken broth |
4 cups |
Time & Servings
Total Time |
10 minutes prep and 35 minutes cook |
Servings |
4 |
Directions
- Begin by heating the oil and butter in a skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add the mushrooms, garlic, celery and onions. Sauté for 3 minutes, until they are lightly browned.
- Add the broth, browned vegetables and corn to a large pot. Bring the mixture to a boil on medium heat.
- Cover the pot, reducing the heat. Let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Leave the pot uncovered and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Either serve right away or for the best flavor, let it stay in the refrigerator overnight before serving.