Recipe: Not your granny's soup beans

This recipe takes a fresh twist on traditional soup beans, offering a low-calorie, low-saturated fat, and low-sodium option with no added sugars. Packed with 17 grams of protein, it’s a satisfying meal that keeps you feeling full. Plus, the added veggies deliver a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, including 100% of your daily Vitamin A—a key nutrient for your baby’s healthy development – making this a perfect recipe for those with Gestational Diabetes.  

Not Your Granny's Soup Beans  

Yield  

4 servings 

Ingredients

• 1/2 white onion, diced 

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil 

• 2 cans low sodium white beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 box of low sodium vegetable or chicken stock (16 ounces) 

• 1 bag frozen sliced carrots 

• 1 box frozen chopped spinach, heated in microwave and drained well 

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder 

• 1 teaspoon black pepper 

Instructions

1. Microwave spinach according to package instructions then drain 

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot with a lid Cook the diced onion in the oil for about 5 minutes, stirring often 

3. Add the stock and white beans 

4. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir well, and bring to a boil 

5. Turn down the heat to low then simmer gently with the lid on for 15-20 minutes