Vegetable, Barley and Chicken Chowder - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Vegetable, Barley and Chicken Chowder is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/elizabeth-johnson If you have cooked lamb, beef, or turkey on hand, use it instead of the chicken.

Ingredients

4 cups canned vegetable broth
1-28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes with juices
3 cups water
3 cups chopped onions
4 large carrots, chopped
1 10-ounce package frozen corn kernels
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen baby lima beans
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/4 cup lentils
1/4 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup green split peas
1-1/2 tablespoons dried rubbed sage
2 cups diced cooked chicken

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except chicken in heavy large pot or Dutch oven. Bring to boil over medium-high-heat, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until all vegetable and legumes are tender and soup is thick, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Mix in chicken. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

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 Vegetable, Barley and Chicken Chowder good for PCOS?

Yes, this Vegetable, Barley and Chicken Chowder 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 8 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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