Mushroom and Leek Soup with Parsley Dumplings - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Mushroom and Leek Soup with Parsley Dumplings
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Mushroom and Leek Soup with Parsley Dumplings is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Anna Thomas Porcini and crimini mushrooms give this hearty soup its deep, almost meaty flavor. Cottage cheese holds the cheesy, parsley-flecked dumplings together.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms*
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • Fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons dry Sherry
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 3 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 large)
  • 8 cups Light Vegetable Broth or good-quality canned vegetable broth (such as Swanson)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 cups water and porcini mushrooms to boil in small saucepan. Remove from heat, cover, and soak 20 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to work surface; slice thinly. Reserve cooking liquid.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add crimini mushrooms and thyme; sprinkle with sea salt and sauté until mushrooms are browned, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Add Sherry; stir until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Set mushroom mixture aside.
  3. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until translucent and beginning to brown, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Add leeks; reduce heat to medium, sprinkle with sea salt, and sauté until vegetables are soft and golden, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
  4. Bring broth to simmer in large pot over medium-high heat. Pour in reserved mushroom cooking liquid, leaving sediment behind. Add all mushrooms, onion mixture, and cayenne. Simmer 1 minute to heat through. Season to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Mushroom and Leek Soup with Parsley Dumplings 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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