Clam and Pasta Chowder - 24g Carbs, 3g Fiber
Yield: 6 servings
From: The Best Diabetes Cookbook
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp crushed garlic
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
2/3 cup chopped sweet green peppers
1 1/2 cans (5 oz) clams, reserving juice from 1 can
1 cup diced potatoes
2 1/2 cups canned or fresh tomatoes, crushed
2 1/2 cups seafood or chicken stock
1/3 cup tubetti or macaroni
In a large nonstick saucepan, heat oil; saute garlic, onions,
carrots, and green peppers until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
Add juice of 1 can of clams, potatoes, tomatoes and stock.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add reserved clams and tubetti.
Simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
Nutrition per Serving:
149 Calories, 24g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein,
3g Fat, 643mg Sodium, 12mg Cholesterol
Diabetic Exchanges: 2/3 Starch, 2 Vegetables, 1/2 Lean Meat