Winter Squash Soup with Red Chile and Mint Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

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This Winter Squash Soup with Red Chile and Mint Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Deborah Madison For this soup--adapted from her 2013 book Vegetable Literacy--author Deborah Madison makes a quick stock from the trimmings of the main ingredients: She sets a pot with 5 cups of water on the stove, and as she chops, she tosses

Ingredients

2 pounds smooth, dense winter squash, such as butternut, Rugosa, or Musque de Provence
2 tablespoons light sesame oil or olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or 1 tsp. dried
1 cinnamon stick (3 in. long)
About 1 tsp. sea salt
About 1 tbsp. ground dried New Mexico chiles* or 1/2 tsp. red chile flakes
4 cups quick vegetable stock (see headnote), chicken stock, or water
12 coriander seeds, 12 black peppercorns, and 4 cloves, tied in a cheesecloth sachet
2 tablespoons whipping cream

Instructions

Peel squash and cut flesh into 1-in. cubes.
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add squash, onion, basil, and mint and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add cinnamon stick, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tbsp. ground chiles, followed by 4 cups stock and the spice sachet. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook, partly covered, until squash is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove spice sachet and cinnamon stick.
In batches, purée soup in a blender. Season to taste with salt.
Ladle soup into bowls. Swirl 1 tsp. or so of cream into each, leaving it streaky. Finish each with a pinch of ground chiles.
*Ground dried New Mexico chiles are fruitier and milder than other powdered chiles, such as cayenne. Try well-stocked grocery stores, or order Los Chileros mild ground chile (chile molido) from loschileros. com.
Make ahead: Through step 3, up to 2 days.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winter Squash Soup with Red Chile and Mint Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Winter Squash Soup with Red Chile and Mint 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.

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