Barley and Vegetable Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

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

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A new twist to vegetable soup is a tasty choice for an autumn day - enjoy a bowl while watching the leaves fall.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. margarine
1/4 c. chopped onion
8 c. water
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 tbsp. minced parsley
1 c. diced parsnips
1/4 c. quick-cooking barley
1 c. cubed carrot
1 can diced tomatoes
1 c. frozen peas
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Melt the margarine in a soup kettle or Dutch oven, and sauté the onions until tender. Add the water, celery, parsley, and parsnips. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover tightly, and cook for about 30 minutes.
Add the barley, carrot, tomatoes, and peas. Cook for about 30 minutes or until the barley is tender and the peas are soft. Remove from heat, adjust the salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

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 Barley and Vegetable Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Barley and Vegetable 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 6 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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