WW Recipe of the day. Easy Healthy 5 Ingredient Asparagus Minestrone Soup
Today I’m sharing my latest favorite soup, an easy, healthy 5-ingredient asparagus minestrone that I made for dinner last night.
Talk about simple and delicious! Simply combine all ingredients in a large pot and let simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. So easy and satisfying! The longer I live, the more I love super simple, streamlined recipes like this.
Easy Asparagus Minestrone Soup
If you’ve ever hung out with me, you know I’m nuts. I can’t help but add more easy healthy soup recipes here on the blog and have even written one eCookbook filled with Skinny Soups for the Slow Cooker and Stove.
Eating soup has been one of my favorite strategies for staying lean. After a few days of overindulging, my body naturally wants to compensate with low-calorie nutritious foods like soup.
How does soup help you lose weight?
Eating soup can help you feel full with fewer calories, which is essential for long-term sustainable weight loss success. Soup can be a useful addition to a weight loss or weight loss program for several reasons.
- Low calorie option. Many types of soup are naturally low in calories, especially broth or vegetable-based soups like this easy asparagus minestrone. They can help you feel full without consuming a lot of calories, which can help with weight loss.
- High water content. Soups usually have a high water content, which adds volume to the meal without adding extra calories. High water content can help increase satiety and reduce overall calorie intake.
- Ingredients rich in fiber. If your soup contains ingredients such as vegetables, legumes, or whole grains, it can be an excellent source of dietary fiber. Fiber helps you feel fuller longer and aids digestion, which can aid in weight management.
- Nutrient density. Depending on the ingredients used, soups can provide a wide variety of essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Getting a good balance of nutrients while managing your calorie intake is important for overall health and weight management. They also keep you feeling full longer.
- Portion control. Eating a bowl of soup before a meal can help with portion control. Starting your meal with a low-calorie, broth-based soup can help curb your appetite, leading to fewer calories during the main course. And of course, eating it as your main dish as often as you can is even better. (Weight Watchers Weight Loss Tip: How to Estimate Your Portions)
How many calories and Weight Watchers units in this Minestrone?
By my calculations, each serving has 162 calories and.
4: *SmartPoints (green plan)
3: *SmartPoints (Blue Plan)
0: *SmartPoints (purple plan with whole grain pasta)
4: *PointsPlus (old plan)
To see your score for this recipe and track it in the WW app or website, click here.
Easy Asparagus Minestrone Soup Ingredients
- 20 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces or longer (discard tough stem ends)
- 1 cup (3.5 oz) elbow pasta (or other form of pasta or your choice, such as shells, petit fours, rotini, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon is better than stock (chicken or vegetable) or a couple of stock cubes
- 1-½ cups (7 ounces) fresh or frozen peas
Easy 5-Ingredient Asparagus Minestrone Ingredients
How to make this quick and easy soup
Step 1: You simply gather and prepare your simple list of ingredients
Add the ingredients to your soup pot
Step 2: Pour everything into a soup pot and 4.5 cups of water. Bring the bubble. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 3: Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into a bowl and enjoy with a drizzle of olive oil if you’re feeling extravagant. A sprinkle of cheese like parmesan would also be nice.
Fresh asparagus Photo: Oklahoma Academy Land Unexpectedly
Recipe Notes, Variations, and Substitutions
This recipe is a guide only. Use any quick cooking vegetables you like.
No asparagus?
Zucchini, summer squash or green beans are good substitutes for asparagus.
no peas
Substitute corn or a can of your favorite beans or peas
More flavor?
I loved how the flavor of the vegetables shined through here. But add whatever herbs and spices suit your fancy. Basil, parsley, thyme, oregano, cilantro, allspice, Italian seasoning, etc.
A piece of jewelry?
Grated cheese, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of pesto, croutons, etc.
What should I serve with this soup?
I served this minestrone soup with toast and some smoked salmon. A green salad would be nice, as well as some warm crusty bread, rolls, muffins, etc.
Ways to use leftovers
This recipe makes 4 servings, so there won’t be tons of leftovers. You can split them up for future quick and easy lunches. You can also make less of this soup by halving all the ingredients if you like.
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Easy Healthy 5-Ingredient Asparagus Minestrone
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Equipment:
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A chef’s knife
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A large pot
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Soup Bowls
Ingredients
- 20:00 medium cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1: a bunch asparagus
- 1: table spoon Better than stock (chicken or vegetable) (or 2 regular-sized bouillon cubes)
- 3.5: ounce elbow pasta (or other small dry pasta) (1 cup)
- 7:00 ounce peas (¾ cup) (1.5 cups)
Instructions:
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Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces and discard the tough stem ends.
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Place the asparagus in a large pot with the halved cherry tomatoes, broth, pasta, peas, and 4-½ cups water.
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Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and stir. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot.
Notes
No asparagus? Zucchini, summer squash or green beans are good substitutes for asparagus.
No peas Substitute corn or a can of your favorite beans or peas
More flavor? I loved how the flavor of the vegetables shined through here. But add whatever herbs and spices suit your fancy. Basil, parsley, thyme, oregano, cilantro, allspice, Italian seasoning, etc.
A piece of jewelry? Grated cheese, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of pesto, croutons, etc.
The size of the service. 2 cups
Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it on the WW app or website.
4: *SmartPoints (green plan)
3: *SmartPoints (Blue Plan)
0: *SmartPoints (purple plan using whole grain pasta)
4: *PointsPlus (old plan)
Nutrition
The source of the recipe: Simple 2: More of the World’s Easiest Recipes by Jean-Francois Mallet
* Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All ingredients in a recipe, except for optional items, are included in determining nutritional ratings. SmartPoints® values are calculated WITHOUT each plan ZeroPoint Foods (Green Plan, Blue Plan, Purple Plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
More easy healthy vegetable soup recipes for weight watchers
- Healthy Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone
- Slow Cooker Summer Vegetable Soup
- Summer vegetable soup
- WW Zero Point Vegetable Soup
Martha is the founder and main content author of Simple-Nurished-Living.
A WW goal for many years, she is committed to balancing her love of food and her desire to stay slim while enjoying life and helping others do the same.
He is an author Smart Start 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and a self-confessed cookbook addict, when she’s not experimenting in the kitchen, you’ll most likely find Martha on her yoga mat.
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Originally published in May 2020; Updated with new photos and content in June 2023
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