Chilled Avocado-Cucumber Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
The smooth texture of avocado gives chilled soup a thick consistency, making heavy or sour cream unnecessary; avocado can similarly stand in for butter or cheese in a sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 scallion
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 c. nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 c. cold water
- 1 1/2 tsp. Coarse salt
- 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Purée ingredients in a blender. Divide soup and reserved cucumber and avocado among 4 bowls. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Looking for vegetable recipes? Try our best asparagus recipes, eggplant recipes, or zucchini recipes.
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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