Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 1/4 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1/4 stalk celery, finely diced
- 2/3 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons leeks, finely diced
- 3 ounces (about 1/3 cup) canned tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 3/4 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 ounces (about 1/2 cup) frozen spinach, chopped
- 3/4 cup white beans, cooked
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and leek and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato, zucchini, thyme, oregano, and chicken stock. Bring the liquid to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the spinach and white beans. Return the liquid to a simmer for 20 minutes. Season with the salt and white pepper. Serve immediately and garnish with the Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 110
Fat: 3 grams
Sodium: 283 miligrams
Cholesterol: 3 miligrams
Protein: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 15 grams
Diabetic Exchanges
1 Starch, 1/2 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat
Source: Cooking with The Diabetic Chef