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Red Bean Vegetarian Crock Pot Soup

The addition of Cajun seasoning boosts the flavor of this savory crock pot soup. This healthy crock pot recipe makes a big batch that's loaded with vegetable chunks and canned beans.  Low fat crock pot recipes like this are always a hit! 

• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 4 cans (16 ounces each) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

In a 5 quart crock pot, combine the celery, onions, tomatoes and beans. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves before serving. 

Yield 12 servings

Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with reduced-sodium chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt) equals 156 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 688 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable