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Kale and Watercress Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Kale and Watercress Soup
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Kale and Watercress Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Alex Guarnaschelli The flavors blend so well, you won't even guess you're eating kale." —Guarnaschelli

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 white button mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 6 shallots, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 bunches kale, stems and center ribs discarded, cut into 1-inch strips, divided
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 bunches watercress, trimmed, plus more for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
  • 8 slices whole-grain bread (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add butter. As it melts, add mushrooms, shallots, garlic, half the kale, salt and white pepper. Cook until shallots are translucent and kale starts to cook down, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add potatoes, remaining kale and 2 cups water. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. In a medium pot, simmer cream and milk; season with salt and pepper. Add watercress to soup; stir to wilt; remove soup from heat. Stir in cream mixture; simmer.
  4. In a blender, blend soup in batches until smooth. Divide among 8 bowls; top with sour cream and watercress leaves, if desired. Serve with whole-grain bread, 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

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

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

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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