Chilled Watercress-Spinach Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- 2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 3 medium)
- 1 7- to 8-ounce white-skinned potato, peeled, diced
- 3 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
- 2 cups (packed) coarsely chopped watercress with some of stems plus small sprigs (for garnish)
- 1 cup (packed) baby spinach leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and potato; sauté until leeks are slightly softened but not brown, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add watercress and spinach; stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Cool slightly.
- Working with 1 cup at a time, puree soup in blender until smooth. Transfer soup to large bowl. Stir in lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Chill until cold, about 2 hours. Thin with more broth, if desired.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish center of each with hard-boiled eggs and small watercress sprigs.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Spinach.
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. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and an...
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