Broccoli Soup (1 Cup)

Choose a broccoli soup recipe without potatoes, flour, cornstarch, rice, or added sugar; thicken it with blended broccoli, cauliflower, or a small amount of unsweetened Greek yogurt instead.

Have a smaller serving and pair it with protein and fat, such as grilled chicken, eggs, tofu, salmon, or cheese, rather than eating the soup alone.

Add fiber-rich, low-starch vegetables to the meal, such as spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, green beans, or a side salad with olive-oil dressing.

Avoid serving the soup with bread, crackers, croutons, or breadsticks; if desired, use a small portion of nuts or seeds for crunch instead.

Eat slowly and consider starting the meal with a salad or protein portion before the soup.

Take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after eating, if appropriate for you, and use your glucose readings to identify the portion size and recipe ingredients that work best.