WW Chunky Chicken Vegtable Soup
The WW Chunky Chicken Vegetable Soup can be a great option for anyone on the Weight Watchers (WW) program, and knowing the SmartPoints value is helpful for tracking. I’ll give you the points based on the current WW system, which uses PersonalPoints to calculate the values for various foods.
To calculate the points, we’ll look at the ingredients in the recipe and estimate their points value based on typical WW guidelines. You can modify the recipe to fit your individual preferences, and the points may vary based on your PersonalPoints calculation (based on your age, weight, activity level, and dietary preferences).
Here’s an estimate of the SmartPoints values for the WW Chunky Chicken Vegetable Soup:
Ingredients and Estimated Points:
- Chicken breast (2 cups cooked, shredded): 0 Points (Chicken breast is lean protein, typically 0 points)
- Olive oil (1 tbsp): 3 Points (Olive oil is higher in points due to its fat content)
- Onion (1 medium): 0 Points (Onion is a zero-point vegetable)
- Garlic (2 cloves): 0 Points
- Carrots (2 medium): 0 Points (Carrots are a zero-point vegetable)
- Celery (2 stalks): 0 Points (Celery is a zero-point vegetable)
- Zucchini (1 medium): 0 Points (Zucchini is a zero-point vegetable)
- Diced tomatoes (1 can, 14.5 oz): 0 Points
- Low-sodium chicken broth (4 cups): 0 Points (Broth is typically zero points if it’s low-sodium)
- Green beans (1 cup): 0 Points (Green beans are a zero-point vegetable)
- Corn kernels (1 cup): 2 Points (Corn adds points because it is starchy)
- Dried thyme (1 tsp): 0 Points
- Dried basil (1 tsp): 0 Points
- Salt and pepper: 0 Points
- Bay leaf: 0 Points
- Fresh parsley (optional): 0 Points
Total Estimated Points:
- Total Points for the entire recipe: 5 Points (for the whole pot of soup)
- Points per serving: If the recipe serves 6, each serving would be approximately 1 point.
Tips for Reducing Points:
- You can reduce the point value by reducing the amount of olive oil or replacing it with a non-stick cooking spray for sautéing the vegetables.
- Using broth without any added sugars or high-fat content helps maintain a low point value.
Remember, the points might vary based on how much of each ingredient you use and your PersonalPoints calculation. If you follow the WW program, you can log the ingredients into your WW app or calculator for a more tailored points calculation.