Tuscan White Bean, Sausage, and Kale Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Tuscan White Bean, Sausage, and Kale Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Hearty and wholesome, this rustic Italian bean, sausage, and kale soup is a delicious way to warm up a cold winter evening. Serve with a crusty loaf of whole grain bread and extra-virgin olive oil for dipping.

Ingredients

1 lb. Great Northern beans
7 c. unsalted chicken broth
12 oz. fresh kale
2 c. chopped onion
2 c. chopped carrots
1 can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp. chopped fresh sage leaves
1 1/2 tbsp. minced garlic
1 large bay leaf
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. Italian sausage links
extra-virgin olive oil
Grated Parmesan for topping

Instructions

Drain beans; place in a large saucepan with broth and bring to a full boil. Add kale; stir until wilted. Stir in onions, carrots, tomatoes with their juice, 1 tablespoon of the sage, garlic and bay leaf. Carefully pour hot mixture into a 6-quart to 7-quart slow-cooker.
Cover; cook on low-heat setting 9 to 11 hours, until beans are tender. Discard bay leaf; stir in vinegar, salt, and pepper. Turn slow-cooker to warm setting.
Cut sausages into bite-size pieces; cook in a large nonstick skillet in 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, until golden and cooked through. Stir into soup with remaining 1 tablespoon chopped sage. Ladle into bowls; drizzle each serving with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tuscan White Bean, Sausage, and Kale Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Tuscan White Bean, Sausage, and Kale 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 8 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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