Black-Eyed-Pea Soup with Greens and Ham - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Black-Eyed-Pea Soup with Greens and Ham is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Black-eyed peas are are actually beans. Likely originating in North Africa and brought to the New World by explorers and slaves, these tasty legumes have long been an important and beloved part of the Southern diet.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. Cooking oil
6 scallions
2 cloves garlic
1/2 lb. Swiss chard or other greens
2 oz. packages frozen black-eyed peas (about 4 cups)
3 c. water
3 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lb. piece ham
1/4 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
2 tsp. red- or white-wine vinegar

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the scallion bulbs and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
Add the Swiss chard, black-eyed peas, water, broth, Tabasco, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the black-eyed peas are tender, about 20 minutes.
Stir the ham into the soup and cook until the ham is warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the pepper, vinegar, and scallion tops.
Variations: Instead of the Swiss chard, use your own favorite greens. Collard, mustard, kale or beet greens would each lend its unique flavor to the soup.
Wine Recommendation: This soup has more than enough oomph to partner a rich California Syrah. Spicy blackberry and green-olive flavors, a strong earthy streak and solid structure are its hallmarks, and all of these will go well here.

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black-Eyed-Pea Soup with Greens and Ham good for PCOS?

Yes, this Black-Eyed-Pea Soup with Greens and Ham 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 4 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.

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

PCOS Friendly Garlic Butter Naan Bread PCOS Friendly Piadina Romagnola Recipe PCOS-Friendly Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread) PCOS-Friendly Pão Alentejano (Portuguese Country Bread) PCOS-Friendly Parotta (Indian Layered Flatbread) PCOS-Friendly Pan de Bono (Colombian Cheese Bread)

Browse All Lunch Recipes