Weight Watchers Spanish Pepper Soup Recipes

WEIGHT WATCHERS SPANISH PEPPER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler, setting the rack 6" below the heat. Line a baking sheet with foil; place both kinds of peppers and garlic on the foil. Roast, turning as needed until the peppers are evenly blistered and lightly charred on all sides, and the garlic is deep brown, 7-10 minutes. Set aside 10 minutes to cool.
• Wearing gloves, peel and seed the peppers over a bowl, saving the juices. Chop the peppers and place in a medium saucepan. Peel and smash the garlic; add to the peppers.
• Strain the pepper juices into the saucepan. Add the broth, green beans, tomato puree, rice, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne, and saffron; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice and beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Serve, sprinkled with the parsley.
• 1 serving = 2 points.

WEIGHT WATCHERS CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion, cook and stir until softened (about 5 min). Add garlic, cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in chickpeas, sage, and pepper.
• Stir in the broth, spinach, and salt; bring to a boil. Use an immersion blender to puree (or transfer to a food processor and puree). Simmer for 5 minutes after pureeing. Stir in lemon juice.

SWEET POTATO AND PEPPER SOUP - WEIGHT WATCHER FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium high heat. Core peppers and cut along the seams so that you have 4 slices. Cook peppers for 15 - 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until charred on all sides. Cool, peel and slice.
• In a large saucepan, sprayed with cooking spray, add the oil and cook onions, carrots, garlic and basil for 5 minutes or until onions are browned. Stir in stock, sweet potatoes and peppers. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Cool slightly.
• In (small) batches, puree soup in a blender or food processor. Return to saucepan. Stir in salt and pepper.
• Serve with garnish.
• Note: When preparing the peppers, I have a large bowl and plate sitting beside my bbq. Once each pepper slice is charred, I remove it to the bowl and cover the bowl with the plate, then continue cooking. By covering the bowl with a plate, this steams the pepper, making it easier to remove the skin. The peppers will take any where from 15 to 25 minutes to char.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUP (WEIGHT WATCHER CORE FRIENDLY!)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet or saucepan on medium high heat.
• Add the onions and cook about 8 minutes or until completely soft and cooked through.
• Add the red pepper and cook until warm then add the balsamic vinegar and let simmer for 1 minute.
• Remove the pan from the cooktop and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
• While the onions and peppers are cooling, mix the milk, tomato paste and chili sauce in a separate bowl and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
• Pour the red pepper onion mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.
• Pour the red pepper mixture back into the pan and heat until warm.
• Slowly pour the milk mixture into the pan and whisk until completely blended.
• Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. remove from heat, cool slightly and serve!