Italian Meatball Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 3/4 pounds Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Minced
- 1 whole Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Oregano
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
Instructions
- To make meatballs, combine all meatball ingredients and mix well. Shape into small balls and chill for 30 minutes.
- Gather 4 tablespoons parsley, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a cheesecloth bundle. Tie to secure.
- After chilling, heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a heavy pot. Briefly brown meatballs, then remove to a plate. To pot, add beef stock, water, salt, tomato paste, and herb bag. Bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Simmer 15 more minutes. Remove herb bag.
- Add cabbage and meatballs. Bring to a boil, then simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
- Serve with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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