1. Select the ingredients
For people with diabetes, it can be easy to focus solely on the calories and carbohydrates in foods.
However, nutritionists recommend that you also consider the ingredients of your soup. Choose soups with lean protein sources (chicken or beans), lots of vegetables (carrots, onions, greens) and carbohydrates from whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, farro) for a balanced meal that is good for people with diabetes.
2. Add fiber
Fiber makes soup more filling by slowing digestion, allowing glucose to be absorbed gradually into the body.
This nutrient also supports a healthier gut microbiome, a key factor in immune health, so choose soup recipes that include plenty of vegetables or beans.
3. Check your sodium intake again.
When you buy canned soups from restaurants or supermarkets, chances are they are high in sodium.
Choose canned soups labeled “low sodium” or “no salt added.” For homemade soups or broths, use low-sodium broth and limit the amount of salt you add when cooking.
If lower sodium options aren't available, adjust your sodium intake at other meals throughout the day to better suit your body.
4. Low in saturated fat
Choose broths or soups that are lower in saturated fat to support heart health, which is also important for people with diabetes.
