Slow-Cooker Easy Italian Sausage Vegetable Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 7

Lunch

This Slow-Cooker Easy Italian Sausage Vegetable Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Garbanzos, zucchini, Parmesan, tomatoes, sausage--this easy recipe turns to classic Italian flavorings to create a satisfying soup.

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bulk Italian pork sausage
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 large baking potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (14-oz.) cans beef broth
1 (15-oz.) can garbanzo beans or Chickpeas, drained
1 (14.5-oz.) can pasta-style chunky tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 cup julienne-cut (2x1/8x1/8-inch) zucchini
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired

Instructions

Cook sausage in large skillet until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Drain. In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine cooked sausage and all remaining ingredients except zucchini and cheese; stir gently to mix.
Cover; cook on Low setting for 7 to 9 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, remove and discard bay leaf from soup. Gently stir in zucchini. Cover; cook an additional 30 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
To serve, ladle soup into individual bowls. Sprinkle with cheese.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slow-Cooker Easy Italian Sausage Vegetable Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Slow-Cooker Easy Italian Sausage Vegetable 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 7 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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