Lunch: Cream of Lentil Soup Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Cream of Lentil Soup Recipe

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine the broth, lentils, bay leaf and clove. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onion and celery in butter until crisp-tender. Add the carrots, salt, sugar, curry powder and pepper; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
Drain lentils; discard bay leaf and clove. Add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the spinach, cream, lemon juice and parsley; cook over low heat until heated through and spinach is wilted.

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