Low Sodium Recipes

Low Sodium Chicken Vegetable Soup
Makes 2-1/2 quarts
2 tsp. vegetable oil
6 oz. cooked chicken, small diced
1 carrot, peeled and small diced
1 parsnip, peeled and small diced
1 medium onion, small diced
1 rib celery, small diced
1 cup, peeled, cubed potato
4 oz. green beans, bias cut
1 tsp. garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
4-1/4 tsp. RC Low Sodium Supreme Chicken Base
2 qts. water
Directions: Heat the oil and sauté the vegetables and garlic. Add the remaining ingredients, mix well and simmer until potatoes are tender. Add cooked chicken, Adjust seasoning with ground pepper. Serve.
Variation: Use 8-1/2 tsp. RC Very Low Sodium VLS Chicken Base 

Low Sodium Beef Barley Soup
Makes 3 quarts
2 tsp. vegetable oil
3/4 lb. beef round, small diced
1/2 cup chopped shallots
2 ribs celery, small diced
2 carrots, small diced
3/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped
3/4 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 bay leaf
2-1/2 qts. water
5 tsp. RC Low Sodium Supreme Beef Base
1 cup barley
ground pepper
Directions: Heat the oil and sauté the beef, shallots, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic. Add the herbs and sauté for 3-5 additional minutes. Add the water, RC Low Sodium Supreme Beef Base and barley. Bring to a simmer. Simmer until the barley is tender. Adjust the seasoning with ground pepper. Serve.
Variation: Use 10 tsp. RC Very Low Sodium VLS Beef Base

Low Sodium Turkey Gravy
Makes 1-1/4 cups
1 cup water
pinch of chopped rosemary
pinch of  chopped sage
pinch of  chopped thyme
1 tsp. RC Low Sodium Supreme Turkey Base
2 Tbsp. RC Instant Food Thickener or flour
ground peppercorns to taste
Directions: Place water, herbs and RC Low Sodium Supreme Turkey Base in a saucepot. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add the RC Instant Food Thickener or flour and mix well. Puree the mixture and season with ground peppercorns. Serve.