Diabetic Healthy Soups Tomato

Diabetic Healthy Soups-Tomato

Tomato Bisque

3 cups fresh, seeded, peeled, chopped tomatoes
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried basil

In a blender or food processor, combine tomatoes, broth and tomato sauce. Cover and blend until smooth. Stir in basil. Cover and child until serving time. Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 41
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Fat: 1 gram
Saturated fat: trace
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 2 grams
Sodium: 255 mg
Potassium: 400 mg
Calcium: 18 mg
Exchanges: 1/2 starch

Tomato Rice Soup

1 1/2 cups low-sodium tomato juice
1 1/4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup cooked rice

Combine all ingredients, bring to a boil. Makes 3 servings.

Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 109
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 1 gram
Saturated fat: trace
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 1 gram
Sodium: 50 mg
Potassium: 377 mg
Calcium: 22 mg
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable

Turkey Chili

2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups cooked red beans (kidney beans)
1 cup water
1-6oz can low sodium tomato paste
1-28oz can of tomatoes
1 tablespoon of chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 to 60 minutes, or until the flavors are blended. Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information (1 serving):
Calories: 303
Carbohydrates: 27 grams
Protein: 22 grams
Fat: 1 gram
Saturated fat: trace
Cholesterol: 40mg
Fiber: 8 gram
Sodium: 277 mg
Potassium: 994 mg
Calcium: 98 mg
Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 very lean meat