How to Make Two Bean Soup and Split Pea and Turkey Ham Soup (Both are also perfect for Diabetics)
Soups are easy to make, they are inexpensive, and they are very nourishing. Here are a couple of recipes that are great soups and they are also perfect for diabetics. Two Bean Soup uses baby Lima beans and great northern beans together for a tasty combination. The Split-Pea and Turkey Ham Soup is a convenient slow-cooker recipe.
TWO-BEAN SOUP
1/2 lb dried baby Lima beans
1/2 lb dried great northern beans
1 (49 1/2 oz) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked lean ham
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 tsp ground ginger
2 green onions, sliced, optional
Wash beans and remove any bad ones. Place in a large pot or dutch oven and add enough water to cover by 2-inches. Bring to a boil and boil for two minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand one hour. Read more