Dinner: Aromatic Shrimp And Noodle Medicine Soup

Recipe by Lily Freedman A highly seasoned broth and robust cashew purée add layered flavor to this warming soup.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Aromatic Shrimp And Noodle Medicine Soup

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

6 whole cloves
6 green cardamom pods
4 star anise pods
3 dried chiles de árbol
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 bunch cilantro
3 medium shallots, halved through root ends
5 garlic cloves, smashed
2 (6-inch) pieces lemongrass, tough outer layer removed, lightly smashed
1 (4-inch) piece ginger, peeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick
12 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fish sauce
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Toast cloves, cardamom, star anise, chiles, cinnamon, and peppercorns in a large pot over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add cilantro, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, broth, and fish sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until flavors meld, 1 –1 1/2 hours. Strain into a large bowl, pressing on solids. Return broth to pot; season with salt and pepper.

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