Asian Vegetable Soup with Noodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Asian Vegetable Soup with Noodles is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This fragrant noodle soup is full of Asian vegetables. Feel free to substitute or add your favorites.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. Cooking oil
6 scallions including green tops
4 cloves garlic
2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. dried red-pepper flakes
3 1/2 c. water
3 1/2 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
4 carrots
3/4 lb. napa (Chinese) cabbage (about 1/2 head)
3/4 tsp. salt
1 small head bok choy (about 3/4 pound)
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 lb. Vermicelli
1 1/2 tsp. Asian sesame oil

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat the cooking oil over moderately low heat. Add the scallions, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, red-pepper flakes, water and broth and bring to a boil.
Add the carrots to the broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the cabbage and salt and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Add the bok choy and lemon zest and simmer until the bok choy starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the vermicelli until just done, about 9 minutes. Drain. Return the noodles to the pot and toss with the sesame oil. Put some noodles in each of four bowls and ladle the soup over the noodles.
Wine Recommendation: German wines are huge sellers in Japan; their exciting juxtaposition of tangy acidity, vibrant aromatic fruitiness, and balancing sweetness is ideal for Asian cuisine. Look for a Mosel kabinett for a match made in heaven.

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

Is Asian Vegetable Soup with Noodles good for PCOS?

Yes, this Asian Vegetable Soup with Noodles 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 4 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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