Chilled Corn Bisque with Basil, Avocado, and Crab Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Chilled Corn Bisque with Basil, Avocado, and Crab Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Allow soup to stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving. The flavor will come through better if you take the chill off. Slice your basil and chop the avocado just before serving so it doesn't begin to brown.

Ingredients

3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 8 ears)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
8 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup chopped peeled avocado
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Combine broth and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in broth mixture, corn, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently (do not boil). Place half of corn mixture in a blender, and process until smooth. Pour pureed corn mixture into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining corn mixture. Strain corn mixture through a sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Stir in milk and half-and-half; chill thoroughly. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature; stir well.
Ladle 2/3 cup soup into each of 8 bowls; top each serving with 3 tablespoons crab, about 2 teaspoons avocado, and about 1 teaspoon basil.

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

Is Chilled Corn Bisque with Basil, Avocado, and Crab Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chilled Corn Bisque with Basil, Avocado, and Crab Recipe | Myrecipes 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 8 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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