Red Lentil Soup Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Red Lentil Soup Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 large carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 (6 ounces) baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
- 1 (8 ounces) rounded cup red lentils
- 1 1/2 quarts vegetable stock or broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Add the potato, lentils and stock; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are very tender, 40 minutes.
- Puree the soup in batches and return it to the saucepan. Add the cumin, cayenne and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Red Lentil Soup Recipe | MyRecipes 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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