Curried Lentil Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Curried Lentil Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Cat Cora This is the perfect dinner for a cold evening. Plus, the coconut milk is rich in nutrients and antioxidants, and the cumin is a great anti-inflammatory.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
6 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
1 1/2 c. red lentils
2 large carrots, coarsely grated
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Bay leaves (optional)
1 c. light coconut milk
kosher salt
Black pepper
Cilantro, for serving

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cumin and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
Add the broth, lentils, carrots, thyme, curry powder, cinnamon and bay leaves (if using); bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
Add the coconut milk and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with cilantro, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curried Lentil Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Curried Lentil 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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