Lunch: Slow-Cooked Beef Barley Soup Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Barley, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Slow-Cooked Beef Barley Soup Recipe

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. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
4 cups beef broth
2 cups water
1 cup spaghetti sauce
2/3 cup medium pearl barley
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown meat in oil over medium heat; drain.
Meanwhile, in a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the vegetables, broth, water, spaghetti sauce, barley and seasonings.
Stir in beef. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat.

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