Green Giant Cut Green Beans 6 Lb 7 Oz @ Amazon.com
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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! |
