DIABETIC CANNELLINI AND CABBAGE SOUP Makes: 8 Servings (about 1 cup each) Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes Via The Diabetic Gourmet Daily Recipe Mailer INGREDIENTS Vegetable cooking spray 3 cups thinly sliced or chopped cabbage 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds 2 cans (15 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 1 can (15oz) cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup (4 ounces) mostaccioli (penne), uncooked Salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Saute cabbage, onion, garlic, and caraway seeds until cabbage begins to wilt, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken broth, water, and beans to saucepan; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 107, Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 175 mg, Protein: 6.9 g, Carbohydrate: 21.9 g Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 1/2 Meat