It sounds like you’re looking for a soup recipe that helps stabilize or gently raise blood sugar levels when it’s dropped too low — something that’s nourishing, quick, and a bit comforting. Here’s a go-to that many people use in those moments, often described as “a real lifesaver”:
Stabilizing Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup
(Great when blood sugar drops!)
Why it works:
• Sweet potatoes = gentle, complex carbs
• Lentils = protein + fiber
• Carrots/onions = natural sweetness
• Coconut milk = healthy fat for slower sugar absorption
Ingredients:
• 1 medium sweet potato, diced
• 1/2 cup red lentils (rinsed)
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk (or regular)
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (optional)
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions:
1. Sauté base: In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrot, and garlic for 3–4 minutes until softened.
2. Add bulk: Stir in diced sweet potato, lentils, broth, turmeric, and ginger. Bring to a boil.
3. Simmer: Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until everything is soft.
4. Blend (optional): For a creamy soup, use an immersion blender or blend half of the soup and mix it back in.
5. Finish: Stir in coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Heat for another 2 minutes.
Serving Tip:
Top with a small spoonful of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of honey for added energy if you’re feeling low.
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