Sunday, February 9, 2014

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Hearty Spinach and Bean Soup - 28g Carbs, 8g Fiber

 

Hearty Spinach and Bean Soup - 28g Carbs, 8g Fiber

From: www.wellfedheart.com
Make Popeye proud! This satisfying soup is ready faster than you can say "I am what I am!" Fresh spinach, low in calories and high in phytonutrients, protein-packed beans and dashes of cinnamon and cumin make this soup super delish! Add depth with fire-roasted tomatoes or smoked paprika.
Serves: 4

1 (15oz can) low-sodium kidney or navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 (24ozcan) low-sodium tomatoes, chopped, undrained
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth, low-sodium
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
2 cups chopped spinach
Pepper, to taste

In a large soup pot stir in first 6 ingredients.

Heat soup to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.

Stir spinach into soup. Season to taste with pepper.

Serves: 4
Nutrition per Serving: 155 calories, 2g Fat, 0g Sat Fat, 0g Mono Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 28g Carbs, 8g Fiber, 10g Protein, 115mg Sodium

THE SEASONED COOK It's easy to use spinach these days because it comes pre-bagged. Just rinse and cut off the stems. Spinach packs a wallop of beta-carotene and is rich in other vitamins and minerals.

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