Tuscan Bean, Chicken, and Italian Sausage Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tuscan Bean, Chicken, and Italian Sausage Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound Italian chicken sausage links, casings removed and sausages cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 yellow squash, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/3 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons grated Pecorino-Romano cheese
Instructions
- Cook sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until cooked through and completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Cook and stir onion with the sausage until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add squash and garlic; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Pour chicken broth, white beans, and diced tomatoes into the pot; stir. Add spinach, red wine, and Italian seasoning; bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until hot, about 15 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with Pecorino-Romano cheese to serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tuscan Bean, Chicken, and Italian Sausage 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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