Butternut Squash Soup with a Paleo Kick - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Butternut Squash Soup with a Paleo Kick is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Heather Green I've been experimenting with the Paleo lifestyle, and this is one of my creations. Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 onion, chopped
2 butternut squashes - peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 quart chicken broth
1/4 cup almond milk
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 avocado, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

Melt coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot coconut oil until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
Stir squash, chicken broth, almond milk, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, honey, and ginger together in the pot with the onion; bring to a boil and cook until the squash is fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
Puree soup with an immersion blender. Add avocado in small batches, pureeing each before adding the next. Garnish servings with additional cinnamon and chopped pecans.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Honey.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Honey, of...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butternut Squash Soup with a Paleo Kick good for PCOS?

Yes, this Butternut Squash Soup with a Paleo Kick 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 12 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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