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Hearty Reuben Soup (Diabetic)


Published: Friday, March 24, 2017

½ c. canned low-sodium beef broth

½ c. canned low-sodium chicken broth

¼ c. chopped celery

¼ c. chopped onion

¼ c. chopped green bell pepper

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

2 c. fat-free evaporated milk or half-and-half cream

1 c. shredded corned beef

¾ c. canned sauerkraut

1 c. shredded Swiss cheese

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 Bring beef and chicken broths, celery, onion and green pepper to a boil in a heavy saucepan; reduce heat. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Dissolve cornstarch in the milk and stir into soup. Simmer until soup thickens.

Add corned beef and sauerkraut; heat through. Stir in cheese just until melted. Do not allow to boil; season with pepper. —8 servings.

• Exchange (per serving): 190 calories, 4.5 g fat, 4.5 g saturated fat, 17 g protein, 11 g carbohydrate, 40 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 500 mg sodium.

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