Beer Cheese Soup - Weight Watchers Freestyle
Yield: 4 Servings (6 Freestyle points per serving)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 4 cups fat-free chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 12 oz. light beer
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcester sauce
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium soup pot. Add the carrots, celery and onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
- Add the flour to the pot and stir until well combined.
- Slowly add the chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring while you add it.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Bring the broth to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the milk, beer and Worcester sauce. Allow soup to simmer again, then add the shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for 10 more minutes then serve.