40 Diabetic-Friendly Slow Cooker Soups

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40 Diabetic-Friendly Slow Cooker Soups2/40 Hearty Pork Bean Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Pork Bean Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 35 min Servings 12 servings (about 4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s wonderful to come home to this pork bean soup dinner simmering away in a slow cooker. This soup uses dried beans and is simple to throw together in the morning before work. When you get home, just add a few more ingredients and in about half an hour dinner will be ready! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 207 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 3/40 Tomato Tortellini Soup 101 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No one will guess that you cheated by using canned tomato soup. This lovely soup tastes homemade all the way! —Sandra Fick, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 245 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium,

27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein

27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 4/40 Butternut Squash and Barley Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 hours 35 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to use my garden produce in this veggie-packed soup. Serve it with bread or oatmeal dinner rolls and you have a delicious, healthy dinner. —Julie Sloan, Osceola, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 120 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 5/40 Greek Lentil Soup 4 Reviews

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat

Test Kitchen Approved Greek-Style Lentil Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This healthy, warming soup is a satisfying vegetarian recipe, but you can use chicken broth or add cooked meat if you like. —Mary E. Smith, Columbia, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 134 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat. 6/40 Slow-Cooker Creamy Cauliflower Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Creamy Cauliflower

Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love indulgent cream soups but not the fat that goes along with them. In this healthier version, the soup’s velvety texture makes it feel rich and the spicy kick warms you up in a flash. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 80 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 7/40 Italian Veggie Beef Soup 13

We like it so much, we take it to our own friends who need comfort

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sweet father-in-law, Pop Pop, would bring this chunky soup to our house when we were under the weather. We like it so much, we take it to our own friends who need comfort. It always does the trick. —Sue Webb, Reisterstown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 159 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable,

1/2 starch

1/2 starch. 8/40 Avgolemono Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Avgolemono Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While “avgolemono” may be tricky to pronounce if you didn’t grow up eating traditional Greek food, the recipe itself couldn’t be simpler. A quintessential Greek dish, this avgolemono soup is made using pantry staples and results in a meal that’s pure comfort food. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 392 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 245mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars,

0 fiber), 34g protein

0 fiber), 34g protein. 9/40 Turkey Sausage Soup with Fresh Vegetables 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Sausage Soup with Fresh Vegetables Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings (about 3-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family is big on soup. This favorite is quick to make and very tasty, and it gives me plenty of time to have fun with my kids and grandkids while it slow-cooks. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 167 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol,

604mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein

604mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 10/40 Slow-Cooked Mexican Beef Soup 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Mexican Beef Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this soup, and I’m happy to make it since it’s so simple! You can serve with cornbread instead of corn chips to make it an even more filling meal. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 218

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch

calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch. 11/40 Slow-Cooker Thai Butternut Squash Peanut Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Thai Butternut Squash Peanut Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This seemingly exotic dish is simple, vegan, healthy and hearty. The peanut butter blends beautifully with the sweetness of the squash and Thai seasonings. You can also serve this soup without pureeing it first. —Kayla

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 high-fat meat, 1 fat

Capper, Ojai, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 181 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 high-fat meat, 1 fat. 12/40 French Lentil and Carrot Soup 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference. Using finely chopped rotisserie chicken in this recipe makes it perfect for a busy weeknight meal, but you can

leave the chicken out if you prefer

leave the chicken out if you prefer. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 338 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 13/40 Loaded Potato-Leek Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Potato-Leek Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings (about 1-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was a child, my mother made potato and onion soup because it was affordable and fast. I’ve trimmed

the calories, but it’s still a comforting family favorite

the calories, but it’s still a comforting family favorite. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without sour cream): 108 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 593mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 14/40 Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Black Bean Soup Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Life can get really crazy with young children, but I never want to compromise when

it comes to cooking

it comes to cooking. This recipe is healthy and so easy, thanks to the slow cooker! —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 117 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 616mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 15/40 Cabbage Soup 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Italian Cabbage Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After doing yardwork on a windy day, we love to come in for a light

but hearty soup like this one

but hearty soup like this one. It’s brimming with cabbage, veggies and white beans. Pass the oven-warmed bread! —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 111 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 16/40 Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this golden soup recipe from a friend. Sometimes

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