Chilled Yellow Squash and Leek Soup With Coriander and Lemon Crème Fraîche - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chilled Yellow Squash and Leek Soup With Coriander and Lemon Crème Fraîche is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts only; about 1 medium)
- 1 teaspoon (scant) coriander seeds
- 1 1/4pounds yellow crookneck squash, coarsely chopped
- 1 (14-ounce) can vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
Instructions
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and coriander and cook until almost tender, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Add squash; sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté until squash begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer uncovered until vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Transfer to bowl and chill uncovered until cold, about 3 hours. Season with salt.
- Whisk crème fraîche and grated lemon peel in small bowl. Divide soup among bowls, drizzle with lemon crème fraîche, and serve.
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
Yes, this Chilled Yellow Squash and Leek Soup With Coriander and Lemon Crème Fraîche recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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