Kielbasa, Potato and Cabbage Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 pounds (1 ring) kielbasa, 1-inch dice
- 1 pound (1 large or 2 medium) starchy potato, such as russet, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 scant palmful
- 1/2 tablespoon coriander, half a palmful
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 onion, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 head savoy cabbage, chopped
- A few grates nutmeg
- 1 cup lager beer, room temp
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups tomato passata or puree
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
- Handful fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the kielbasa and brown. Remove the kielbasa to a paper towel-lined plate. Add the potatoes, paprika, coriander, allspice, carrots, celery, garlic, onions and some salt and pepper. Cook, partially covered, 5 to 6 minutes. Then wilt in the cabbage and season with a little nutmeg. Deglaze the pan with the beer. Add the stock and passata, then slide the kielbasa back in the pot and simmer to combine flavors, 15 minutes. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat. Finish the soup with the creme fraiche, herbs and lemon juice; serve in shallow bowls.
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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