Artichoke Bisque with Parsley-Lemon Gremolata - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 onion (8 oz.), peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 3 packages (8 oz. each) frozen artichoke hearts
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- Softly whipped cream or sour cream
- Parsley-Lemon Gremolata
- Salt and white or black pepper
Instructions
- In a 4- to 5-quart pan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion and stir often until golden, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add flour and stir to coat onion. Add broth, artichoke hearts, and tarragon; stir until mixture boils and thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a blender, holding lid down with a towel, whirl mixture in batches until smooth; pour into a large bowl.
- Return soup to pan and stir over low heat until hot. Ladle into bowls and garnish with spoonfuls of whipped cream and Parsley-Lemon Gremolata. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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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