Soup: All-Vegetable Soup

A delicious super low calorie vegetable soup.

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cook Time: 13 mins

Total Time: 48 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of All-Vegetable Soup

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk medium celery, diced
2 small zucchini, diced
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups swiss chard, chopped
2 cups cauliflower, small florets
2 cups chopped broccoli, small florets
2 tsps fresh thyme, chopped
6 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 fl oz lemon juice

Instructions

1. Put garlic, vegetables, thyme and broth into a large soup pot.

2. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, about 10 minutes.

3. Stir in parsley (or chives); season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice (optional).

4. Note: if you like thick soups, consider pureeing this recipe in the pot with an immersion blender. Many variations to this recipe, add or leave out vegetables to suit your taste. Save time by using frozen vegetables instead of fresh ones (though the texture of the soup might change a bit).

5. Source: based on a Weight Watchers recipe.

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