Soup: Flavorful Chicken Soup

Just a quick, basic chicken soup.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast

Health benefits of Flavorful Chicken Soup

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when discussing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) management.

For individuals grappling with PCOS, the internal hormonal turbulence can be overwhelming, often leading to a spike in testosterone and androgen levels. This is where vitamin B6 comes into the spotlight. Acting as a balancer, vitamin B6 diligently works behind the scenes to keep these hormones in check, ensuring they don't surge beyond desirable levels. It is this equilibrium that becomes paramount for those earnestly looking to curtail the excessive flow of testosterone and androgen. In the broader spectrum of PCOS management, incorporating foods rich in vitamin B6, like chicken breast, can be a strategic move, providing both nutritional sustenance and hormonal balance.

Ingredients

1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/4 tsp sage
1/2 tsp salt
2 breasts, bone and skin removed chicken breasts; cut into pieces
8 cups chicken broth
14 oz green beans
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 medium onion

Instructions

1. Spray stock pot with non-fat cooking spray. Sauté onions, carrots and celery in a stock pot - add some of the broth to ensure they don't burn. Add salt and pepper.

2. When the carrots begin to soften, add the cut chicken. Sauté for about 4 minutes. Add rosemary and sage.

3. Add remaining chicken broth and bring the soup to a boil.

4. When soup boils add the green beans (about 3 cups worth).

5. Cook for about 8 minutes or until green beans are tender

6. Serve! Makes five, 2 cup bowls of soup.

7. Note: add 1/4 cup cooked brown rice to your bowl before serving for more substance and try and use 99% fat free chicken broth.

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