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Soups are easy to make, they are inexpensive, and they are very nourishing. Here are a couple of recipes that are great soups and they are also perfect for diabetics. Two Bean Soup uses baby Lima beans and great northern beans together for a tasty combination. The Split-Pea and Turkey Ham Soup is a convenient slow-cooker recipe.
TWO-BEAN SOUP
1/2 lb dried baby Lima beans
1/2 lb dried great northern beans
1 (49 1/2 oz) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked lean ham
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 tsp ground ginger
2 green onions, sliced, optional
Wash beans and remove any bad ones. Place in a large pot or dutch oven and add enough water to cover by 2-inches. Bring to a boil and boil for two minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand one hour.
Drain beans and rinse. Return beans to pot. Add broth and ham; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for one hour. Add the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, ginger and return to a boil. Reduce heat and cover pot. Simmer at least one-half hour or until beans and vegetables are tender. Place in serving bowls and top with green onions for garnish if desired.
Serves 7 Per serving: 215 calories, 31 g carbs, 10 g fiber, 19 g protein
Note: Beans are an excellent food choice for diabetics.
SPLIT PEA AND TURKEY HAM SOUP
6-oz turkey ham, cut into small cubes
1 cup raw green split peas
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, trimmed and diced
2 bay leaves
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp crushed dried thyme
1/8 tsp black pepper
4 cups no-salt-added chicken broth
In a 5-quart slow cooker, combine all the above ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
4 servings of 1 1/2 cups each = 282 calories, 39 g carbs, 26 g protein
Enjoy!
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