Butternut Squash and Parsnip Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Butternut Squash and Parsnip Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Sarah Agrella The flavors of the butternut squash and roasted parsnips together are a match made in heaven! A fall favorite of ours.

Ingredients

8 cups chicken broth
1 large butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 apples - peeled, cored, and diced
1 leek, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
6 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks, or more to taste
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup half-and-half

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pour chicken broth into a large stockpot over medium-high heat; add squash, celery, apples, leek, garlic, allspice, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are completely tender, about 30 minutes.
While the vegetables simmer, put parsnips into a large bowl. Pour coconut oil over the parsnips and toss to coat. Spread parsnips onto a baking sheet.
Roast parsnips until tender and browned, about 30 minutes; add to soup.
Ladle vegetables and liquid into a blender in batches so the blender bowl is no more than half full. Hold lid in place with a towel and pulse blender a few times before leaving on to blend; puree until smooth. Repeat until all soup is pureed.
Pour pureed soup into the pot, stir half-and-half into the soup, and cook until hot, about 5 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butternut Squash and Parsnip Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Butternut Squash and Parsnip Soup 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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