This Kale and Watercress Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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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.
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Add potatoes, remaining kale and 2 cups water. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
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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.
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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.
Why this Kale and Watercress Soup works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Kale and Watercress Soup that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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.
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