Barley Peasant Soup Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Barley Peasant Soup Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 cups water
- 5 cups beef broth
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 1-1/2 cups medium pearl barley
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups sliced zucchini
- 3 cups diced plum tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- In a stockpot, brown meat in oil. Add onions and celery. Cook until beef is no longer pink. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add water and broth; bring to a boil. Add carrots and barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until barley is tender.
- Add the beans, zucchini, tomatoes, cabbage, parsley and seasonings; simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Barley.
Barley is about the best grain a woman with PCOS can eat. It is low in calories and has the lowest GI of all grains. Low-GI grains such as barley take much longer to digest and create a slow, steady rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. As mentioned before on Fertility Chef, low-GI foods reduce cravings. If possible, try and find hulled barley as it is the most nutrient dense of all types of barley.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Barley Peasant Soup Recipe 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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