Diabetic Healthy Soups 1
Diabetic Healthy Soups 1
Home Style Chicken Soup
2 diced carrots
1 chopped medium onion
2 chopped stalks of celery
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
6 oz uncooked noodles
2 cooked and cubed skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon salt
Put carrots, onion, celery, and broth into a dutch oven. Heat to boiling. Cover and boil gently about 10 minutes. Add noodles. Cook until the noodles are tender. Add chicken and salt. Heat to boiling. Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 213
Carbohydrates: 26 grams
Protein: 18 grams
Fat: 4 gram
Saturated fat: 4 grams
Cholesterol: 51mg
Fiber: 2 gram
Sodium: 208 mg
Potassium: 447 mg
Calcium: 29 mg
Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 2 lean meat
Lentil Soup
2 cups dried lentils
4 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, diced
1 28-ounce can low-sodium tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 bay leaves
Rinse lentils. Place all ingredients in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over a low heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until tender. Add water as desired. Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 247
Carbohydrate: 44 grams
Protein: 19 grams
Fat: 1 gram
Saturated fat: trace
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 10 grams
Sodium: 203 mg
Potassium: 816 mg
Calcium: 70 mg
Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 very lean meat
Minestrone Soup
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon cooking oil
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 6-oz. can low-sodium tomato paste
1 cup green cabbage, shredded
1 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 carrot, diced
1 16-oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
1/3 cup uncooked salad macaroni
1 tablespoon crushed dried basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Cook garlic and onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and tomato paste; bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients. Return to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the macaroni is cooked. Serves 6.
Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 222
Carbohydrates: 33 grams
Protein: 12 grams
Fat: 4 grams
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 6 grams
Sodium: 100 mg
Potassium: 822 mg
Calcium: 86 mg
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat
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