Soup/crock pot recipes needed---esp. for Type 2 diabetes

[Ottakee]

My dh has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I am looking for soups and other crock pot recipes that will be good for him to eat.

 

We will be taking the dietary classes but his health insurance doesn't start for 2 weeks. I know we are looking at lower fat, lower carb, and higher fiber foods.

[Once]

This is Mediteranian Soup. I have made it in the crock pot. It works well but you would probably want to stir it a few times.

 

A package of dried Minestroni soup mix (Knorr or some other brand)

4 cups of water...you can water it down later as it is a fairly hearty soup.

3/4 cup red french lentils

2 cloves garlic crushed

1 teaspoon cumin

 

Mix all these together and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 30 minutes.

Add one can drained chickpeas and simmer for 10 more minutes.

 

This is a thick soup that tastes good with crusty bread and butter.

You can garnish with sour cream and/or chopped parsley but I don't usually.

 

 

I'm not sure what you are loking for in diabetic recipes. This has very complex carbs that can be eaten without a refined starch like rice. Serve without the bread if you want....I just cut and paste the recipe from another thread.:001_smile:

Edited December 3, 2008 by Once

[Tammyla]

http://www.amazon.com/Fix-Forget-Diabetic-Cookbook-Slow-Cooker/dp/1561484598

 

I've enjoyed a number of recipes from the Fix-it-and Forget-It series, many libraries carry them. The library is a great place to try out your cookbooks for free.;)