Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. Cooking oil
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 large onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 lb. lentils (about 2 1/3 cups)
- 1 1/2 c. drained canned diced tomatoes (one 15-ounce can)
- 2 1/2 qt. water
- 4 tsp. dried summer savory
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
- 1/2 lb. kielbasa or other smoked sausage
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the celery, onion, and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the lentils, tomatoes, water, dried savory, if using, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook, partially covered, until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick frying pan over moderately high heat. Add the sausage and cook, turning, until browned, about 3 minutes in all. Remove. When the sausage is cool enough to handle, cut it crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Stir the sausage and fresh savory, if using, into the soup and simmer it for 5 minutes longer. Remove the bay leaf. If the soup is too thick for your taste, thin it with additional water.
- Wine Recommendation: The inexpensive red wines called Côtes du Rhône-from a district of the same name in the south of France-tend to have earthy and spicy flavors that will nicely balance those of the lentils and sausages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage 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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