Thanksgiving Curried Squash and Apple Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 large acorn squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 honeycrisp apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 pinch kosher salt, to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper, to taste
- 1 dollop Greek yogurt, if desired, for serving
- 1 dollop sour cream, if desired, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 °.
- Slice squash in half, remove seeds and place on a sheet tray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in curry powder and cook, while stirring, 1 more minute. Add apples and butter and sauté until soft, another 3 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, apple cider, and the flesh from the squash, lower heat to medium, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Puree until smooth using a hand blender. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Serve in warm bowls with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apples.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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