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This light, healing vegetable soup is packed with nourishing veggies like leeks, zucchini, carrots, and potatoes — making it the ultimate comfort food for your stomach. Naturally low in calories, high in fiber, and WW-friendly, it’s a healthy dish you’ll want to enjoy day and night.
💛 Introduction
Whenever my stomach feels off or I just want something light yet satisfying, this vegetable soup feels like medicine. It’s hydrating, soothing, and full of gentle flavors that are easy on digestion while still being flavorful.
This soup is perfect as a light dinner, a meal prep staple, or even a “reset” meal when you need to get back on track with your WW points. You can enjoy it on its own or pair it with a salad or lean protein for a complete meal.
📖 Table of Contents
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Why You’ll Love This Soup
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Ingredients You’ll Need
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How to Make It (Step by Step)
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Storage & Reheating
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Tips & Variations
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Nutrition & WW Points
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Author Note
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More WW-Friendly Soups
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Call to Action
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Soup
✔️ Stomach-friendly – gentle on digestion
✔️ Nourishing & filling – fiber-rich veggies
✔️ Low in calories & WW points – enjoy big bowls guilt-free
✔️ Customizable – swap veggies with whatever’s in season
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Soup:
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1 onion, chopped
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2 leeks, chopped (mild and soothing)
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 carrot, diced
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1 red pepper, diced
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1 zucchini, diced
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2 potatoes, diced (for creaminess & bulk)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 chili pepper, minced (optional, for spice)
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2 tbsp olive oil (or use cooking spray for fewer WW points)
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6 cups vegetable broth or water
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme work beautifully)
👩🍳 How to Make It (Step by Step)
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Sauté base veggies → Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, leeks, celery, and carrot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic & pepper → Stir in garlic and chili pepper (if using), cooking 1 more minute until fragrant.
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Build the soup → Add zucchini, red pepper, potatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
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Simmer gently → Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, until all veggies are tender.
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Season & serve → Add salt, pepper, and fresh herbs to taste. Serve warm and enjoy!
🧊 Storage & Reheating
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Fridge → Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
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Freezer → Freeze in portions up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before reheating.
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Reheat → Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Make it zero points (WW) → Use cooking spray instead of olive oil.
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Creamier texture → Blend half the soup with an immersion blender.
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Add protein → Toss in shredded chicken breast or white beans for a heartier version.
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Spice level → Skip the chili pepper for a soothing version, or add extra if you like heat.
📊 Nutrition & WW Points (per serving, serves 6)
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Calories: ~120
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Protein: 3g
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Carbs: 18g
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Fat: 4g (0–1 WW Points if using cooking spray)
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Fiber: 4g
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WW Points: 0–2 per serving (depending on oil use)
📝 Author Note
This is one of those soups I always come back to when I need to reset. It’s warm, nourishing, and makes me feel good from the inside out. My kids love it with extra potatoes, and I sometimes sprinkle parmesan on top for myself when I want a little indulgence.
🍲 More WW-Friendly Soups to Try
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Skinny Taco Soup (Crockpot)
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Zero Point Cauliflower Soup
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Light Chicken & Vegetable Stew
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Cabbage Detox Soup
💬 Call to Action
Do you use soup as your “reset button” meal too? 🥣💚 Try this healing veggie soup and let me know what tweaks you make — I’d love to hear your version! Tag me #KristyCooksWW so I can see your bowls of comfort.
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