Weight Watchers Zero Point Tortilla Soup

The Zero Point Soup is essentially a vegetable soup that is rich in nutrients but low in calories. What makes it particularly appealing to those on the Weight Watchers program is that all its ingredients are from the zero points list, meaning you can enjoy this soup without having to use any of your daily points allowance.

Anybody else looking forward to the Fall season? I know I am.  It's almost soup season again, and I thought I'd kick start it a bit by posting this tortilla soup recipe.

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• Why You Will Like This Recipe
• Ingredients Needed for Tortilla Soup
• How to Make Zero Point Tortilla Soup
• How do I store leftovers?
• Recommended Tools to Make This Recipe 
• Weight Watchers Zero Point Tortilla Soup

Why You Will Like This Recipe

Since the Zero Point Cabbage Soup recipe was doing so well, I thought I would post another variation of the famous Zero Point Soup. Well,it's more like 2 Smart Points per serving, but still who doesn't love Tortilla Soup? Since this soup is so low in points you can top it with your favorite Tortilla soup toppings such as cheese, chicken or some tortilla chips for an easy and low point lunch.  Just remember to count the points though.

This soup is only 51 calories per serving, can you believe that? Hello Fall soups here I come!

The base of the soup is typically made with a broth, either chicken, vegetable, or beef, as long as it's fat-free and hence, zero points. To this, a variety of vegetables are added, which can include but are not limited to onions, garlic, carrots, celery, tomatoes, spinach, zucchini, and bell peppers. The beauty of this soup is its versatility; you can add or subtract vegetables according to your preference, making it a different culinary experience each time you prepare it.

Ingredients Needed for Tortilla Soup

• Chicken broth - The best type of stock to use is one that is homemade. For canned stock, I look for ones that say reduced sodium or fat free.
• Salsa - use your favorite jar at the grocery store
• Cans diced tomatoes - I always look for cans that say lower sodium on them to reduce the salt content
• Vegetables - red pepper, chopped, green pepper, chopped, celery ribs chopped, green onions chopped, garlic cloves chopped, onion
• Cilantro - use the fresh cilantro found in the produce aisle, if you don't like cilantro use fresh parsley.
• Cumin - is a member of the parsley family. It is a dried seed that is made from a plant called Cuminum cyminum.
• Chili powder -  Is a blend of mixed red chilis that have been dried up and pulverized until it resembles powder. Sometimes other spices like cumin and paprika.
• Fat free sour cream or greek yogurt - greek yogurt is zero points on WW
• Flour, to thicken (I only use 1 because I don't like thick soup)
• Skinless chicken breasts - cooked and shredded
• See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements. 

How to Make Zero Point Tortilla Soup

1. Simmer onions, garlic, green onions, peppers, and celery in a pan until tender. Add in chicken broth, (reserve 4 tablespoons of chicken broth for later), salsa, and diced tomatoes. Then add in the spices. Whisk the flour and reserved chicken broth in a bowl and add that to the pot with the chicken. Let that simmer until soup is thickened.Garnish with cheese, tortilla chips, etc. (optional)

How do I store leftovers?

Once food has cooled, transfer leftovers into airtight containers. Glass containers are a great choice as they are non-porous and don't absorb odors or stains. If you prefer plastic, make sure it's BPA-free and food-grade.

 Label the containers with the date to keep track of how long the food has been stored. Most leftovers are best consumed within three to four days.

Recommended Tools to Make This Recipe 

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