PCOS Friendly Chicken Soup

This PCOS friendly chicken soup combines protein, fiber, anti-inflammatory vegetables, herbs, and warm spices to make this soup balanced, nourishing, and supportive of blood sugar levels. Enjoy it as is for a light lunch or alongside a sandwich for a hearty meal.

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Course: Soup

Keyword: easy, healthy, one pan

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 377kcal

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
3 medium carrots peeled + sliced
2 medium parsnips peeled + sliced
2 celery stalks sliced
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp salt or to taste
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme (stems removed + chopped)
1 bay leaf
6 cups chicken broth low sodium
2 cups water
1 ½ lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
½ lemon juiced

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, parsnips, and celery. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, thyme, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 30 seconds.
Pour in the chicken broth, water, and add the bay leaf. Place the chicken breast in the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 25 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken to a bowl or plate and shred it using two forks or a chicken shredder tool.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavors deepen as it sits, making it even better the next day.

This soup freezes well. Freeze in individual portions in freezer bags or souper cubes for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Add white beans or whole grains like rice or quinoa into the soup to increase the fiber content and add texture.

For more variations, substitutions, and tips, see full blog post above.

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