Favorite Italian Wedding Soup Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Name: Favorite Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Cuisine: PCOS-Friendly
Ingredients: 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 3 celery ribs, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 1 envelope onion soup mix; 4-1/2 teaspoons ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 bay leaves; 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta

Servings: 10

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Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 pound ground beef 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 3 medium carrots, sliced 3 celery ribs, diced 1 large onion, chopped 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 1 envelope onion soup mix 4-1/2 teaspoons ketchup 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 3 bay leaves 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine eggs and bread crumbs. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 ° for 15-18 minutes or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, spinach, basil, soup mix, ketchup, thyme and bay leaves. Drain meatballs on paper towels. Bring soup to a boil; add meatballs. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add pasta; cook 13-15 minutes longer or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach, Basil.

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Basil is an excellent st...

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