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Showing posts with label Soup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Soup. Show all posts

Tuesday

Pinto Beans and Diced Tomato Soup

Beans are a great source of fibers and protein. Too often we cook with meat because we "have to have" protein and/pr the men will not want to eat the dish unless there is meat. Well, I cannot address the factor that men will not want to eat it as that will be a matter of you convincing them that the dish is just as good and filling without the meat.

The following recipe is quick, easy and very taste lean soup. It only requires a few ingredients and nothing that is a specialty.

Ingredients:
3 cans of pinto beans (drained)
2 cups of low sodium chicken broth
1 cup of water
1 tsp. cumin
3 cloves of garlic
1 can of fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups of cooked whole wheat noodles

Directions:
  1. Combine beans, chicken brother, water, cumin, diced tomatoes and garlic in a dutch oven. Let simmer for about 15 minutes.
  2. While simmering, cook the pasta as directed by the package.
  3. Drain pasta and combine with the rest of the ingredients in the dutch oven.
  4. Simmer another 5 minutes.
For a slow cooker version of this recipe, go to: http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/recipe/soups/southwestern-pinto-bean-soup/

Monday

Sweet Potato Soup

During the cold days of Fall and Winter, try this smooth and tasty soup. Not only is this great for the cold weather but it is perfect for the Fall and early Winter for those wanting to take advantage of the in season produce. This recipe is brought to us by Dannon. Take advantage of their easy to find coupons to make this very budget friendly recipe.


Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1-1/2 qt. chicken broth
  • 1-3/4 cup Dannon® Plain Yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley or cilantro
  • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Directions:

  • 1. In a soup pot heat oil. Add onions and cumin and sauté 3-4 minutes. Add potatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup 20-25 minutes.
  • 2. Puree soup with 1-1/2 cups Dannon® Plain Yogurt and parsley or cilantro. Serve each portion of soup with a dollop of remaining yogurt and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.

Yields: 12 Servings (8 oz. per serving