Winter Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Winter Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Servings: 10
Lunch

This Winter Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 quart chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 1 quart water
  • 4 pounds kabocha or butternut squash—peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • Large pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salted roasted pumpkin seeds, honey and diced cucumber, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the onion, celery and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the white wine and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the stock and water and bring to a boil. Add the squash, cover partially and simmer over moderately low heat until tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. Return the soup to the pot, bring to a simmer and season with salt, white pepper and nutmeg. Garnish with the pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of honey and the cucumber.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Winter Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 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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