Sweet Potato and Couscous Chicken Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Sweet Potato and Couscous Chicken Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Tired of the same old chicken soup? Turn to Morocco for inspiration with this lively blend of chunked sweet potato, couscous and chickpeas, all flavored with ground cumin and smoked paprika.

Ingredients

2 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 2 lb total)
1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-in. pieces
2 stalk celery, sliced 1/4 in. thick
1 medium onion
1/4 c. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
2 32- oz. containers low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and pepper
1 15- oz. can chickpeas
1/4 c. couscous

Instructions

Place the chicken, potatoes, celery, onion, tomato paste, cumin and paprika in a large pot. Add the broth, cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, add 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (Skim and discard any foam that rises to the top.)
Transfer the chicken to a bowl. When cool enough to handle, shred the meat, discarding the skin and bones.
Stir the chicken back into the soup along with the chickpeas and couscous. Simmer for 3 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet Potato and Couscous Chicken Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sweet Potato and Couscous Chicken 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 6 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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