When life gets crazy, one of the first things that goes by the wayside is home cooking. If you’re living with diabetes, however, eating processed, packaged food can throw your blood sugar levels out of whack (even so-called healthy frozen meals often pack in tons of carbs and sodium).
What to do when you don’t have time to prepare an elaborate, three-course meal? Try this one-bowl-wonder from the American Diabetes Association!
Chicken, Pasta and Spinach Soup
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 (14-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 ounces whole grain or multigrain pasta (such as rotini)
2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
1 cup packed baby spinach
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the broth and tomatoes and their liquid and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the pasta, return to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 6 minutes or until pasta is just tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining ingredients, except the cheese. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes to absorb flavors and heat through. Serve topped with cheese.
Eating healthfully is just one of several important steps you must take in order to protect your diabetic foot health. To learn more, schedule an appointment with Dr. Andrew Schneider today!
