Chicken and Spelt Soup with Greens - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Chicken and Spelt Soup with Greens is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Donna Hay This is one of my all-time favorite chicken soup recipes—it's packed with so many nutritious greens as well as wholesome spelt, with a touch of zesty lemon. It never fails to make you feel great from the inside out.

Ingredients

1 (3 1/4-pound) chicken, rinsed and drained
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 yellow onion, skin on, quartered
1 leek, chopped
2 fresh bay leaves
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 liters water
1 cup spelt
2 stalks celery, trimmed and chopped, extra
10 1/2 ounces broccolini, florets trimmed and stalk chopped
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
3 1/2 ounces green beans, trimmed and chopped
1 3/4 ounces baby kale leaves (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
Baby lemon balm leaves, to serve

Instructions

Place the chicken, carrot, celery, onion, leek, bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns and water in a large pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
Strain the soup, reserving the stock and the whole chicken. Return the stock to a clean pot over high heat, add the spelt and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Shred the chicken, discarding the skin and bones.
Add the extra celery, broccolini, salt and pepper to the pot and cook for 4 minutes. Add the green beans and shredded chicken and cook for 2 minutes or until the beans are tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the kale leaves and lemon zest. Divide the soup among bowls, top with the lemon balm and sprinkle with cracked black pepper to serve.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Broccoli, Kale, Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken and Spelt Soup with Greens good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chicken and Spelt Soup with Greens 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 4 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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