WW Tuscan Soup

One of my all time favourite WeightWatchers cookbooks is Dining with the Duchess from back when Sarah, Duchess of York, was their spokesperson.  The recipes are VERY tasty and many are even dinner party worthy.  This soup is a staple around my house during the winter months, when kale appears regularly in my organic box.  You can use cabbage or any other leafy green instead of kale if you'd prefer.

Tuscan Soup


4 c chicken broth
1 15oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 14-1/2oz can diced tomatoes, drained
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound kale, cleaned and finely chopped
1/2 pound low-fat smoked sausage, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
4 tsp grated parmesan cheese

Combine broth, beans, tomatoes, carrot, onion and garlic in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until carrot is tender, about 15 minutes.
Stir in kale and sausage, and cook until kale is tender, about 10 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste and serve, sprinkled with cheese.

Makes 4 servings, 5 points per serving.

(NB  It was only 3 points per serving under the WW plan when the book was published.)