Lighter Vegetable Beef Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Lighter Vegetable Beef Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

The Deen Bros' Lighter Vegetable Beef Soup is a healthier version of the comforting and tasty classic.

Ingredients

1 lb lean boneless beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms, tough stems removed and sliced
1/2 lb white button mushrooms, sliced
1 large leek, cleaned and thinly sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cups canned diced tomatoes
2 cups frozen sliced okra, or fresh
2 cups water
1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon Paula Deen House Seasoning
1/2 lb green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Spray a nonstick Dutch oven with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Add the oil to the Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, leek, carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes, okra, water, barley, Worcestershire and House seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Add the green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with the parsley.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Barley.

Barley is about the best grain a woman with PCOS can eat. It is low in calories and has the lowest GI of all grains. Low-GI grains such as barley take much longer to digest and create a slow, steady rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. As mentioned before on Fertility Chef, low-GI foods reduce cravings. If possible, try and find hulled barley as it is the most nutrient dense of all types of barley.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lighter Vegetable Beef Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lighter Vegetable Beef Soup 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?

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