Cannellini and Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• Vegetable cooking spray
• 3 cups thinly sliced or chopped cabbage
• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (15oz) cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) mostaccioli (penne), uncooked
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute cabbage, onion, garlic, and caraway seeds until cabbage begins to wilt, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth, water, and beans to saucepan; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Recipe Yield: Makes: 8 Servings (about 1 cup each)

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
Book Title: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes