Weight Watchers Instant Pot Detox Soup

It is winter here in the Midwest and if you are from here then you know it has been a pretty harsh one thus far. I am counting down the days until we can move to Arizona LOL However, in the meantime, I will make soup and like it.

This is the best chicken noodle soup minus the noodles. It is only 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle point and has so many great flavors. I make this recipe once a month and freeze it in small containers so I can have an easy grab and go lunch option on our busy days.

Servings: 8

Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 1

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1 onion, diced

3 large celery stalks, chopped

2 large carrots, peeled and chopped

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

5 tsp minced garlic

42 oz fat-free/low sodium chicken broth

2 bay leaves

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 ½ tsp sea salt

15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 medium boneless skinless chicken breast

3 cups fresh spinach/kale mixture

Instructions:

• Press Saute button and when the Instant Pot says HOT, add olive oil, onion, celery, and carrots; stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
• Add in mushrooms and garlic, stirring another 3 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, chicken breast, bay leaves, turmeric, red pepper flakes, salt, and chickpeas.
• Lock the Instant Pot lid and set the vent to sealing.
• Press Manual/Pressure Cook button for 8 minutes(12 minutes if the chicken is frozen).
• When the Instant Pot beeps, allow to NPR for 10-15 minutes and then release the remaining pressure.
• Remove chicken breast and shred with two forks and add back into the pot.
• Click Saute button and add spinach/kale mixture. Stir occasionally for 5 minutes.

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

On Sundays I try to meal prep for the week. Even though I work from home, I find that prepping my lunches ahead of time means I will actually eat something instead of getting all caught up in my work and skipping a meal. If you are a Weight Watchers member then you know how important it is to get all your points.

Weight Watchers Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

One of my favorite quick recipes to prep is this Weight Watchers Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup. Not only is it full of flavor but it is only 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle point. This soup is super versatile and you can dress it up or down any way you like. 

Serves 6

Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 1

Ingredients:

1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, diced

2 carrots, peeled and diced

2 stalks celery, diced

¼ cup all-purpose flour

4 cups fat-free chicken broth

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 bay leaf

Salt and Pepper to taste

Garnish: *not figured into weight watchers points*

Fat-free shredded cheddar cheese

Real bacon bits

Chopped parsley

Directions:

1. Spray Instant Pot liner with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Press Saute button and add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender.
3. Add cauliflower and bay leaf. Cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in flour until vegetables are well coated and cook until lightly browned.
5. Pour in milk and whisk gently until liquid is slightly thickened.
6. Slowly pour in chicken broth and hit cancel.
7. Lock the Instant Pot lid and set the vent to sealing. Press soup or manual button and set time to 7 minutes.
8. When Instant Pot beeps, allow to NPR for 5 minutes then release remaining pressure slowly until pin drops.
9. Remove lid and use an immersion blender to blend any large chunks. It is okay to have some small chunks left.
10. Serve and garnish with cheese, bacon bits, and parsley.