Venetian Fish Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Venetian Fish Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Here's a wonderfully fragrant version of France's bouillabaisse or San Francisco's cioppino.

Ingredients

1/2 lb. large shrimp
2 c. water
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 carrots
2 onions
1 fennel bulb
2 ribs celery
6 cloves garlic
1/2 c. dry white wine
3 1/2 c. bottled clam juice
2 1/2 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from a 28-ounce can)
1/4 tsp. dried red-pepper flakes
5 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. salt or more
2 bay leaves
2 lb. moderately firm white fish fillets (use a mixture of 2 or 3 kinds)
.13 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper

Instructions

Put the shrimp shells and the water in a small pot; bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Strain the shrimp stock into a bowl. Discard the shells.
In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the carrots, onions, fennel, celery and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the wine; cook until it almost evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp stock, clam juice, tomatoes, red-pepper flakes, 4 tablespoons of the parsley, the thyme, salt and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes. Taste for salt and, if needed, add more. Remove the bay leaves.
Add the fish, shrimp, the remaining tablespoon parsley and the pepper to the pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the fish and shrimp are just done, about 2 minutes.
Wine Recommendation: Tomato-based fish dishes are just fine with red wine. Here, a refreshingly light and fruity Bardolino from the Veneto will be perfect.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Venetian Fish Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Venetian Fish Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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