33 Diabetic-Friendly Soup Recipes with a Perfect 5-Star Rating

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33 Diabetic-Friendly Soup Recipes with a Perfect 5-Star Rating2/33 Turkey-Vegetable Soup 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The blend of flavors and colors in this hearty soup will bring everyone at the table back for more. —Charlotte Welch, Utica, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 191 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 3/33 White Bean Soup with

oh, so simple to prepare

Escarole 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pantry staples make this healthy soup oh, so simple to prepare. When I can’t find escarole, I use fresh spinach. Just add to the soup pot moments before serving. —Gina Samokar, North Haven, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cup soup with 1-1/2 teaspoons cheese: 174 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2

This spicy chicken soup is chock full of chicken and vegetables

fat. 4/33 Zesty Chicken Soup 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This spicy chicken soup is chock full of chicken and vegetables. Best of all, it freezes nicely, making a second meal with little effort! —Gwen Nelson, Castro Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups (calculated without cheese and tortilla chips): 152 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 518mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 5/33 Old-Fashioned

It’s sure to chase away autumn’s chill

Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 2 hours 45 min Servings 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not only is this old-fashioned favorite a snap to make but it’s economical too. Carrots, celery and onion accent the subtle flavor of the split peas, while a ham bone adds a meaty touch to this hearty soup. It’s sure to chase away autumn’s chill. —Laurie Todd, Columbus, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 202 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium,

31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 12g fiber), 14g protein

31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 12g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat. 6/33 Black Bean Soup 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Black Bean Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Black bean soup recipes are among my favorite because they’re light and it most of the time don’t contain meat. For this recipe, you could add lean beef or chicken for a variation. —Angee Owens, Lufkin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 222 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat),

My friends tell me this is one of the best soups they’ve ever had

5mg cholesterol, 779mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 11g protein. 7/33 Brown Rice Mulligatawny 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Brown Rice Mulligatawny Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friends tell me this is one of the best soups they’ve ever had. One even said it’s “perfect.” No one guesses that it’s healthy!—Sarah Ott, Blanchardville, Wisconsin. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup with 1 tablespoon sour cream: 229 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber),

22g protein

22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. And here’s another one of our favorite mulligatawny soup recipes. 8/33 Shrimp Gazpacho 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Gazpacho Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a refreshing take on the classic chilled tomato soup. Our twist features shrimp, lime and plenty of avocado. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 112 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g

sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein

sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 9/33 Slow-Cooked Manhattan Clam Chowder 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Manhattan Clam Chowder Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 10 min Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this simple, delicious soup years ago when my husband and I both worked. It’s easy to dump all the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning … and wonderful to come home to the aroma of a hot dinner ready. —Mary Dixon, Northville,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat

Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 80 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat. 10/33 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

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. 11/33 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,

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition

11g fat (6g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 12/33 Instant Pot Corn Chowder 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Instant Pot Corn Chowder Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy this chowder’s rich, slow-simmered flavor in record time by using an Instant Pot. Corn chowder is a classic staple, with its hearty flavors of creamy sweet corn, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat

Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 709mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat. 13/33 Pressure-Cooker Mexican Beef Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pressure-Cooker Mexican Beef Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this stew, and I’m happy to make it since it’s so simple! Serve the dish with cornbread to make the meal even more filling. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat

1 cup: 172 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 453mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat. 14/33 Hazelnut Asparagus Soup 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Hazelnut Asparagus Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings (3 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My heart is happy when bundles of tender local asparagus start to appear at my grocery store in spring. No one would ever guess this restaurant-quality vegetarian soup can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch

—Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 164 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 623mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 15/33 Chicken Tomatillo Soup 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Tomatillo Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 45 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had tomatillos to use and wanted to make something more exquisite than salsa verde. I combined two favorite recipes, added my own special touches and made chicken tomatillo soup.

Feel free to add cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce to spice it up

Feel free to add cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce to spice it up. —Katrina Krumm, Apple Valley, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 290 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 722mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 8g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 16/33 Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamless Creamy Squash Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my go-to recipe for get-togethers with family

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