How to Make Two Bean Soup and Split Pea and Turkey Ham Soup (Both Are Also Perfect For Diabetics)

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!

Recipe For Ham and Red Potato Soup That is Also Suitable For Diabetics

One of my very favorite soups is Potato Soup. I like just about any way you can make it. But since I've become diabetic I have to be careful about too much of the goooood stuff! Here is a recipe that is hearty, tasty, and even we diabetics can enjoy it along with you lucky folks who aren't diabetic! Try this yummy soup soon. This Ham and Red Potato Soup has the added protein of the ham along with the milk making it diabetic friendly.

HAM & RED POTATO SOUP

1/2 lb cubed cooked ham

1 lb red potatoes (approx. 8 small) scrubbed and cut into cubes

2 cups water

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup butter

3/4 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 medium carrots, finely chopped

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

3 cups milk

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp thyme

Place potatoes, water, and 1/2 tsp salt in a 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer, cover pan, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery, onions, and carrots. Cook, stirring vegetables, until tender. Stir in flour and stir to blend well. Add mixture to the potatoes in the saucepan. Stir in milk, 3/4 tsp salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Continue to cook and stir for a minute or until thickened. Remove from heat.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

Enjoy!