Winter Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Winter Squash Soup with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
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
- 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.
- 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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