CREAMY ASPARAGUS SOUP

Yes, even creamy soup can fit into a diabetic's diet when done properly. Here is a tasty diabetic-friendly soup recipe.

2 tbsp coconut oil
2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimmed, peeled, coarsely chopped
2 cups sweet onion (1 large size), coarsely chopped
32-oz reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp dried tarragon
3/4 tsp salt (I recommend omitting salt or cutting it back to 1/4 tsp to cut the sodium in this recipe)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (Greek yogurt is better for diabetics than other yogurt)
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel

In a Dutch oven, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat; add the asparagus and onion. Cook, stirring, 10-12 minutes or until the asparagus is crisp-tender.

Add the chicken broth to the asparagus mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 6 to 8 minutes until the asparagus is tender. Remove pan from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir in the lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper.

Process in a blender, in batches, until smooth.

To serve, place individual servings in bowls and top with a dollop of the yogurt and sprinkle with lemon peel.

Yield: 6 servings
Per serving: 91 calories, 5 g (3 g sat) fat, 13 mg cholesterol, 720 mg sodium, 9 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein

My version of an old TOH recipe.

TOH photo