Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Probably the best-known example of Anglo-Indian cooking, mulligatawny (literally pepper water or pepper broth) is no more subject to a single definition than is minestrone. Despite its name, the soup is generally not incendiary.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. Cooking oil
1 onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. cayenne
.13 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
8 plum tomatoes
2 c. green or yellow split peas
1 1/2 qt. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 pounds in all)
1/4 tsp. Black pepper
Cilantro leaves

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, mustard, coriander, cayenne, cloves, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes more.
Add the split peas, water, salt, and chicken breasts to the pot. Simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is just done, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken breasts with a slotted spoon.
Continue simmering the soup, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are tender, about 20 minutes. Shred the chicken and return it to the soup along with the black pepper. Serve the soup topped with cilantro leaves, if using. Looking for more chicken recipes? Try our collections of chicken breast recipes, chicken casserole recipes, and recipes for leftover chicken.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mulligatawny Soup with Chicken 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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