Lemongrass-Ginger-Carrot Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Katherine & Ryan Harvey
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups diced onion
- 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced carrots
- 2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
- One 2-inch-long piece lemongrass, pounded
- 4 cups Chicken Bone Broth
- Sea salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the ghee or olive oil. Add the onion and sweat until translucent, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the carrots, ginger, and lemongrass and stir to coat the vegetables with the ghee or oil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the broth and increase the heat to medium. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth, blending in batches if necessary. Season with sea salt to taste and serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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