WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Monday, May 5, 2025

ROASTED TOMATO SOUP WITH FRESH BASIL

3 1/2 lbs fresh tomatoes (approximately 11 medium), halved

1 small onion, quartered

2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

12 fresh basil leaves, optional

Preheat oven to 400-degrees. Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan and place tomatoes, onion and garlic on the pan; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with the thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat.  Roast 25 to 30 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Cool slightly.

Process tomato mixture and basil leaves in batches in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan; heat through. If desired, top with julienned basil.

Yield: 6 servings Per serving: 107 calories, 5g fat (1g sat), 0 cholesterol, 411 sodium (reduce or eliminate salt to cut back on sodium), 15g carbs, 4g fiber, 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

Recipe and photo TOH 2009



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