Thursday, October 11, 2012

Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Moroccan Bean Soup

Makes: 8 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 tsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
2 cans (15 oz. each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 cups low-fat, low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 tsp. harissa or hot chili pasta (optional)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Preparation
1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper, and saute for 1 minute more.
2. Add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable broth, and bring to boiling. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Stir in the harissa, if using, and the lemon zest and juice. Remove the soup from the heat and serve.
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