Green Pea, Asparagus, and Parsley Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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Recipe by Rachel Beller
A Hollywood favorite during award season among my celebrity clients, this tummy debloater is my delicious red-carpet-ready trick of the trade. The secret in this soup is the parsley, which helps flush out excess water from the bod
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped leeks
- 8 cups frozen green peas
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bunches of asparagus (30 to 40 stalks), tough ends removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Himalayan or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and sauté for 4 minutes, until softened. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the peas and asparagus and simmer, covered, for 3 minutes longer. Carefully place half of the soup in a high-powered blender and puree until smooth, then return it to the pot. Add the parsley and thyme (if using), and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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