Diabetes Recipes

Broccoli Soup

There are two ways to prepare the broccoli. Either roast as below or blanch in sweetened water. While the finish taste is different, I like both ways equally well. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER COOK THE BROCCOLI before adding to the soup. Can be served either hot or cold.

Rhubarb Chili

Low Fat

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the leaves of the plant are poisonous, do not eat them. This rhubarb recipe from the “Farmer’ Market Favorite Recipes Cookbook” published by Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County, New York edited by Diane Whitten. Their website is www.ccesaratoga.org.

Rhubarb Chili with Ground Beef

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the leaves of the plant are poisonous, do not eat them. This rhubarb recipe from the “Farmer’ Market Favorite Recipes Cookbook” published by Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County, New York edited by Diane Whitten. Their website is: www.ccesaratoga.org.

Chicken Chili

Low Fat

Chili lovers will enjoy this thick chili. It is so simple and tasty. Recipe courtesy of Quick & Healthy Volume II, 2nd Edition, Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD, Published by Small Steps Press, a division of the American Diabetes Association.

Scandinavian Blueberry Bisque

Low Sodium

Hearty Leek, Potato and Vegetable Soup

Low Fat

This is a crowd pleasing hearty soup that is made in a large size batch. Leftovers can be frozen in individual serving containers to be part of a soul warming lunch or dinner. This soup has a pureed base with vegetables added for texture. Let the flavors blend over night if possible to bring out the soups best character (keep in the refrigerator). One cup serving is a good source of fiber and a high source vitamin A and vitamin C. People with bigger appetites may enjoy two servings of this wonderful soup for a meal served with a mixed green salad and a serving of fruit or a yogurt frozen treat ......Delicious!

Turkey, Black Beans, and Vegetable Chili

Low Fat

This chili is easy to make ahead and very healthy. Watch out when you have a crowd as it will disappear fast. Two servings are commonly used for a dinner and served with a salad and a piece of crusty bread. It can be frozen in single serving size containers. One serving makes an excellent lunch for those watching their calories served with a piece of fruit and a low calorie yogurt. You might find yourself making this recipe again and again!

Ratatouille

This rich vegetable stew can be served over brown rice, pasta, or couscous, either hot or cold.

Tofu Soup with Rice

Low Fat

You can substitute bulgar, a crunchy, nutty wheat grain, for the rice in this recipe. However, bulgur is not gluten free. (NOTE: Silken firm tofu used)

Quick Turkey Soup

Low Fat

(NOTE: Used low sodium chicken broth, did not add salt to the brown rice, light meat no skin roasted chicken, from fresh)

Cream of Carrot and Ginger Soup

If you didn't know, you wouldn't guess that this soup contains no dairy. It is so creamy that it can satisfy those urges you sometimes get when dairy is not an option. This is a favorite for all ages.

Sweet Potato Soup

This is a great soup to make ahead of time and freeze in portion sizes for later use.

Red Lentil Curry (Masoor Dahl)

Low Fat

Hearty Italian-Style Soup

Low Fat

Reduced sodium broth with garlic, pepper, kidney beans, lean chicken or beef, cabbage, tomatoes, potatoes, carrot, celery, onion parsly and of course, Italian seasoning.

Basil Chicken Soup

A warm and satisfying chicken soup made with low sodium chicken broth, onion, garlic, potatoes, chicken and lots of fresh basil and jarlsberg cheese.

Green Split Pea and Barley Soup

Low Fat

Split peas, carrots, celery, onion and pearl barley in a chicken or vegetable stock flavored with bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste, garlic and fresh dill.

Beef Vegetable Soup

Low Carb

A delicious, hearty beef vegetable soup with preparation time simplified by the use of canned stewed tomatoes, onion soup mix and frozen mixed vegetables.

Quick Minestrone

Low Fat

Lean ham pieces, tomatoes, carrot, celery, zucchini, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, thyme leaves, marjoram, basil and pepper in a base of onion soup with broken spaghetti and cannellini beans. Top with Paremsan if desired.

Chilled Potato Soup

Low Carb

Spicy Chicken Rice Soup

Low Fat

Cool `n Creamy Beet Soup

Low Fat

Chilled Tomato Soup

Clam Chowder

Undrained baby clams with potato, celery and onion seasoned with white pepper and thyme. Evaporated skim milk makes this soup satisfying and creamy without all the fat of creamed soups.

Spicy Tomato Bouillon

Low Carb

Tomato juice mixed with beef broth, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish.

Turkey Rice Stew

Boneless, skinless turkey breast with reduced sodium chicken broth, wild rice, broccoli florets, sage, salt and pepper. This is great for anyone, not just diabetics.

Vegetable Chowder

Nutritious veggies! Zucchini, parsley, corn, seasoned with fresh basil and a grand finale of cubed cheese.