Lemon Tarragon Chicken Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemon Tarragon Chicken Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 roasted chicken, can use store bought rotisserie chicken meat taken off bone
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups sliced leeks
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 cups heavy cream, heated
- 1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
Instructions
- Once chicken has cooled, pull meat and set aside and cover with foil. In a large soup pot melt butter. Add leeks, 1 teaspoon salt and cook on medium until leeks are translucent. Add flour and stir until it has a thick appearance. While stirring add warmed cream, 1/2 cup at a time. Add chicken stock, one cup at a time, stirring between. Add tarragon, lemon juice and zest. Stir until blended. Place pulled chicken in pot until heated thoroughly.
- Paula's Note: Chicken was roasted with lemon halves and onion. Seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lemon Tarragon Chicken Soup 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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