Pumpkin and Yellow Pepper Soup with Smoked Paprika Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 7

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This Pumpkin and Yellow Pepper Soup with Smoked Paprika Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Jackie Mills Mildly sweet, creamy, with a touch of smokiness" describes this luscious soup that's made with pumpkin puree, yellow bell peppers, carrot, and onion, and topped with toasted pumpkin seed kernels.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 1/2 cups chopped yellow bell pepper (about 2 large)
1 1/2 cups chopped carrot (about 2 medium)
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
2 garlic cloves, chopped
5 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can salt-free pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted pumpkin-seed kernels, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, carrot, and onion; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add paprika and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add 3 cups broth and black pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Place one-third of vegetable mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid spills). Blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining vegetable mixture.
Return pureed vegetable mixture to Dutch oven; stir in remaining 2 cups broth and pumpkin. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in juice. Ladle 1 cup soup into each of 7 bowls; top each serving with about 1 teaspoon pumpkinseeds and about 1/2 teaspoon parsley. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pumpkin and Yellow Pepper Soup with Smoked Paprika Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pumpkin and Yellow Pepper Soup with Smoked Paprika Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 7 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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