Ingredients

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1-2 tablespoon hot sauce
• 3 cloves garlic minced
  A review of garlic studies in a 2007 issue of Molecular Nutrition and Food Research noted the role of garlic as both an insulin secretagogue and as an insulin sensitizer. Overall the research suggests that garlic has antioxidative, antiinflammatory, and antiglycative properties that contribute to its role in preventing diabetes progression and the development of diabetes-related complications.
• 1 bunch greens (kale, collard or mustard) washed and chopped
• 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
  Olive oil is a monounsaturated fats that helps control blood sugar. Diabetics are often told to eat a low-fat/low-carb diet to help prevent heart damage and avoid severe swings in glucose levels. But a study published in the journal of the German Diabetes Association found that glucose levels were lower in people who ate monounsaturated fats than those who avoided all fats.
• 1 small onion roughly chopped
  Onions and their close cousins--garlic, chives, scallions, shallots and leeks--are valuable allies in the fight against diabetes because they help lower blood sugar levels, increase sensitivity to insulin, and prevent diabetic complications such as heart disease and stroke. Packed with phytonutrients, they are a good source of beneficial vitamin C, contain no fat and are loaded with dietary fiber.
• 4 cups bone broth
• 3 cups fava beans canned, drained and rinsed

Directions

In a large saute pan, combine the orange juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, hot sauce and garlic.

When the mixture comes to a simmer, add the greens and lower the heat. Simmer for 15-25 minutes or until greens are tender and liquid is reduced.

While the greens are cooking, heat the olive oil on medium heat in a separate stock pot and saute the onions for 5-7 minutes. Add the stock and beans and cook for 15-20 minutes more.

Puree the soup until smooth and serve topped with the greens.

TIPS AND NOTES:

Try this soup with butter or white beans if you can't find fava. And if you don't like the flavor of kale or collards, try spinach instead. Bone broth recipe posted separately.