Black Bean and Chorizo Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 (3- to 4-ounce) link of Spanish chorizo (spicy cured pork sausage), coarsely chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15- to 19-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- Garnish: rounds of thinly sliced lemon and chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook chorizo, onion, garlic, bell pepper, pepper flakes, cumin, and salt in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. Add broth (2 1/2 cups for smaller cans of beans or 3 cups for larger) and beans and simmer, partially covered, 15 minutes. Lightly mash beans with a potato masher to slightly thicken.
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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