Diabetes Friendly Soup Recipe - Creamy Gazpacho

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • 3 tablespoons seeded and finely chopped red bell pepper

Directions:

  1. Put cucumber, onion, garlic, and tomatoes in a food processor. Process to a smooth puree.
  2. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Stir in tomato juice, tomato paste, chicken stock, yogurt, and cayenne. Blend well.
  3. Chill for at least six hours.
  4. Stir well before serving.
  5. Ladle into soup cups or mugs.
  6. Garnish with small mounds of scallion and red pepper.

Nutritional Information

Serving Total:
12 Servings (Serving Size: 1/2 cup)

Nutrition Per Serving:
54 Calories
7g Carbohydrate
3g Protein
2g Fat
1g Fiber
128mg Sodium

Exchanges:
1/2 Low Fat Milk

Carb Counting:
1/2 Carb