Tuesday, August 20, 2013

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Roasted Broccoli Soup - 18g Carbs, 7g Fiber

 

Roasted Broccoli Soup - 18g Carbs, 7g Fiber

From: www.realhealthyrecipes.com - Author: Diana Keuilian

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 hour 5 min
Serves: 4

1 head garlic, the top sliced off
2 lbs fresh broccoli
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup canned, full fat coconut milk
3 cups organic chicken broth
Homemade, gluten-free croutons (see note above on how to make)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wrap the garlic head in foil and roast in the oven for 50 minutes.

Wash the broccoli and cut into 2-inch pieces. On a large, rimmed baking sheet combine the broccoli pieces with the olive oil. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes.

In a high speed blender, or food processor, squeeze the roasted garlic out of its skins, add the roasted broccoli, coconut milk and chicken broth. Blend until smooth.

Pour the mixture into a pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with gluten-free croutons.

Serves: 4
Serving size: 1 cup
Nutrition Information
188 Calories, 10g Fat, 129mg Sodium, 18g Carbs, 7g Fiber, 8g Protein

Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Using: Unsweetened coconut milk. Low sodium chicken broth.
Does not include croutons!
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 430 g
Nutrition per Serving:
165 Calories, 74 Calories from Fat, 8.2g Total Fat, 1.3g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 130mg Sodium, 18.9g Total Carbs, 6.2g Dietary Fiber, 4g Sugars, 8.5g Protein
Vitamin A 29% - Vitamin C 342% - Calcium 13% - Iron 12%
Nutrition Grade: A

Good points:
No cholesterol
High in dietary fiber
High in manganese
High in potassium
Very high in riboflavin
High in vitamin A
High in vitamin B6
Very high in vitamin C

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