Beef and Barley Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Beef and Barley Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Revive this classic fall soup sure to become a new family favorite. With hearty chunks of beef and perfectly cooked vegetables, it easily serves as a full meal.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. lean beef stew meat
kosher salt
Pepper
1 large onion
2 clove garlic
1 tbsp. tomato paste
4 carrots
2 stalks celery
1/2 small rutabaga
6 sprig fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
10 c. water
3/4 c. pearl barley

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Working in batches, brown the beef, 10 minutes total; transfer to a bowl.
Reduce heat to medium, add the onion and remaining tablespoon oil and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Return the beef and any juices to the pot along with the carrots, celery, rutabaga, thyme, and bay leaves (if using). Add the water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the meat and vegetables are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, cook the barley according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Discard the thyme and bay leaves from the soup. Using two forks, gently break the beef into smaller pieces, then stir in the barley.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Barley.

Barley is about the best grain a woman with PCOS can eat. It is low in calories and has the lowest GI of all grains. Low-GI grains such as barley take much longer to digest and create a slow, steady rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. As mentioned before on Fertility Chef, low-GI foods reduce cravings. If possible, try and find hulled barley as it is the most nutrient dense of all types of barley.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beef and Barley Soup good for PCOS?

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

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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