Surprisingly kumara (sweet potatoes) are low GI diet food, as contrary to high-GI (glycemic index) potatoes. This low glycemic index diet is slowly absorbed, allowing blood glucose to rise gradually and is beneficial to diabetics. Fresh coriander, a medicinal herb for diabetes, is then added into this diabetic soup for its dual blood glucose-lowering effects in diabetes. Besides infusing zing to the soup, coriander enhances the secretion of insulin from the pancreas and exhibits insulin-like activity at cellular level. Tailor made with healthful ingredients which possess an amazing potency in the fight against diabetes, you can have this speedy, refreshing and healthy diabetic soup for healthy eating during your busy day.
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 35 minutes
Serves 4
Kumara and Coriander Soup Recipe | Diabetic Soup Recipes
Ingredients :
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 medium leeks (700g), chopped coarsely
3 cloves garlic, quartered
2 medium kumara (800g), chopped coarsely
1 liter (4 cups) chicken stock
2/3 cup (160ml) light evaporated milk
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
Method :
- Heat oil in large saucepan; cook leek and garlic, stirring, until leek softens. Add kumara; cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add stock; bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until kumara softens.
- Blend or process soup, in batches, until smooth; return soup to same cleaned pan. Simmer, uncovered, until soup thickens slightly.
- Add evaporated milk and coriander; stir over heat, without boiling, until heated through. Top with fresh coriander leaves, if desired.
Nutritional facts per serving :
880kJ (210 cal); 2.9g total fat (0.7g saturated fat); 34.6g carbohydrate; 6.8g fiber; low GI
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