Very Green Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Very Green Soup is packed with healthy spinach and cauliflower and a beautiful green color
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 (12 oz) bag baby spinach
- 1 dash hot sauce
- kosher salt
- black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Heat the oil until hot in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, while stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cauliflower and the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer the cauliflower until tender, about 20 minutes. Once tender, stir in the baby spinach by large handfuls, waiting until the first batch has wilted down until you add the next. Season with hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend until velvety smooth in batches in a blender.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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