Cauliflower Soup with Seared Scallops, Lemon Oil, and American Caviar - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Alfred Portale
Now that imported caviar is no longer available, the domestic stuff is all the rage. Paired with lemon oil (sold at many markets), it's the ultimate garnish.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 3 3/4 cups (1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces cauliflower (from 1 large head)
- 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- Coarse kosher salt
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 1 leek (white and pale green parts only), cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds
- 6 sea scallops, patted dry
- 1 (30-gm) jar American white sturgeon caviar (about 1 ounce)
- 6 teaspoons purchased lemon-infused grapeseed oil
- Finely chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, broth, and cream. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer gently until cauliflower is tender, about 18 minutes. Puree soup in small batches in blender until smooth. Return to same saucepan. Season soup with kosher salt and white pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and chill. Rewarm before serving.
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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