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Summer Minestrone
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Summer Minestrone

4 servings

This Summer Minestrone is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Allison Fishman Try this recipe for a lighter version of traditional minestrone soup.

Ingredients

Servings 4

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes more.

  2. Meanwhile, separate the basil leaves from the stems. Finely chop enough stems to yield 1 tablespoon. Add the chopped stems to the onion along with the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the potatoes and broth and simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. Add the zucchini, squash, and carrot and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the peas and corn and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil before serving. Serve with the bread, if desired.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Summer Minestrone recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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