1 tablespoon olive oil | |
1/2 cup onion diced | |
1/2 cup carrots diced | |
1/2 cup celery diced | |
1/2 cup turnips diced | |
1/2 cup white wine | |
4 cups no salt added chicken stock | |
16 frozen meatballs | |
2 bay leaves | |
1/4 cup orzo uncooked (or other small pasta for soup) |
Nutrient Analysis | |||||||||||||||||||
PER SERVING: RENAL EXCHANGE: | |||||||||||||||||||
Calories | 364Kcal | ||||||||||||||||||
Protein | 18g | ||||||||||||||||||
Carbohydrates | 23g | ||||||||||||||||||
Fibre | 2g | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Fat | 19g | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturated Fat | 6g | ||||||||||||||||||
Cholesterol | 80mg | ||||||||||||||||||
Sodium | 236mg | ||||||||||||||||||
Potassium | 506mg | ||||||||||||||||||
Phosphorus | 269mg | ||||||||||||||||||
NOTE: If you are using frozen vegetables as described in our FoodPrep article, use them frozen and cook a few minutes longer.
Meatball Soup:
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In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 10 minutes or until the onion become translucent. |
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Add the white wine and let it reduce by half. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. |
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Add the meatballs and the bay leaves. Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes. |
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Add the orzo and cook for 10 more minutes. Add pepper to taste. |