Roasted Root Vegetable Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking Spray
- 1 small butternut squash (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 small turnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 large onion, peeled and diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- ½ small head green cabbage, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried Herbs de Provence
- 2 quarts low-sodium Vegetable Broth
- 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet (or two medium sized) with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss all of the vegetables through garlic with the olive oil, and Herbs de Provence. Pour onto prepared baking sheet(s) and roast for 45 minutes or until cooked through and starting to brown.
- After vegetables are done roasting, pour them into a large soup pot. Mix with the Vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in an upright blender.
- Season the soup with Sherry vinegar, salt (optional) and pepper.
- Chef Tip: If you can’t find Sherry vinegar, use a good quality red wine vinegar instead.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Ensure the ingredients you are using are gluten-free and this dish can be gluten-free.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Roasted Root Vegetable Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Roasted Root Vegetable Soup can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Carrot.
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