Treme (Mock) Turtle Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Treme (Mock) Turtle Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/patrice-keller-kononchek When it comes to cooking, we like things to be quick and easy—as long as flavor is not sacrificed. However, when it comes to soup, we realize that an extra few minutes of prep work make a real difference i

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. ground sirloin
6 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup butter
1 15-oz. can tomato puree
2 14.5-oz. cans chicken broth
2 14.5-oz. cans beef broth
1/2 cup flour mixed with 1 cup water
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 tsp. hot sauce
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, minced
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
6 slices lemon, for garnish
1 cup sherry, or to taste, optional

Instructions

On the stovetop, sauté the sirloin, celery, garlic, and onion in butter until meat is brown and veggies are translucent. Add to the slow cooker.
Add tomato puree, chicken broth, beef broth, flour mixture, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, hot sauce, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir.
Cook on low heat for 4 hours.
Add lemon juice, parsley, and eggs 30 minutes before serving.
Immediately before serving, remove bay leaves, add sherry to taste, and garnish with lemon slices.

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

Is Treme (Mock) Turtle Soup good for PCOS?

Yes, this Treme (Mock) Turtle 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?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 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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