Meat for Diabetic Sufferer

This recipe of vegetable soup is favorite for diabetic sufferer, because using meat for this soup... Meat for diabetic !?. Yes you right... don't be hesitant. Just keep reading and followed that directions.

This soup will takes approximately 25 minutes to prepare and 1 hour and 20 minutes to cook. It can be makes for 14 servings with cost per serving $0.34. The cost include because this recipe has other purpose for manage diabetes investment.

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. ground chuck
(*) 7 cups peeled, chopped fresh
tomatoes (or 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes)
4 cups water
1 14.5-ounce can cut green beans, drained and rinsed
1 15-ounce can peas, drained and rinsed
1 15.25-ounce can corn, drained and rinsed
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup dry rice
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. salt or to taste (optional)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

• Place ground chuck in a 2-gallon stockpot and brown over medium heat.
• Remove the meat and drain it well.
• Wipe the meat drippings from the stockpot.

Return the meat to the stockpot, then add the tomatoes and water. Bring the tomatoes to a simmer and cook until the tomatoes are soft and a juicy broth is created, about 20 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients, cover, and continue cooking an additional 60 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size 1 cup
• Starch Exchange 1
• Vegetable Exchange 1
• Very Lean Meat Exchange 1

Amount per serving
Calories 155
Calories from fat 27
Total Fat 3 grams
Saturated Fat 1 gram
Cholesterol 17 milligrams
Sodium (with optional salt)
185 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate 23 grams
Dietary Fiber 2 grams
Sugars 5 grams
Protein 9 grams

Note:
Using canned tomatoes will increase the sodium content.

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