Weight Watchers

My husband and I have decided to shed some pounds and we have opted to join Weight Watchers.  We are doing the online program and it is a great program.  We are both doing well on and it and we aren't starving either.  I will share some of the recipes here for those that are looking for healthier dinner alternatives.  On Monday night I made Broccoli Cheese Soup.  I was very hesitant because I thought that this soup would be watery and not tasty but I was so wrong it was yummy and perfect for a cold winter day.

Broccoli Cheese Soup - 4 points per serving, eaching serving is 1.5 cups

2tsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, minced
16oz frozen chopped broccoli (I actually used one box of chopped and one box of spears)
29oz canned chicken broth
4oz Light Velveeta
1/2 cup fat free milk
1/2tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cornstarch

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes, until soft. Add broccoli and broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 3 minutes, until broccoli is tender.


Reduce heat to low, add cheese and stir until cheese melts; stir in milk and garlic powder.

Whisk together water and cornstarch. Add mixture to pan and simmer 2 minutes, until thick. Serve hot.