Raspberry-Cranberry Soup for Two Recipe recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Lunch: Raspberry-Cranberry Soup for Two Recipe

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Health and fertility benefits of Raspberry-Cranberry Soup for Two Recipe

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. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup half-and-half cream, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Whipped cream and additional raspberries, optional

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring cranberries and apple juice to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Press through a sieve; return to the pan. Press the raspberries through the sieve; discard skins and seeds. Add to cranberry mixture; bring to a boil. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon; remove from the heat.
Cool for 4 minutes. Stir 1/2 cup soup into 3/4 cup cream. Return all to pan; bring to a gentle boil. Mix cornstarch with remaining cream until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve hot or chilled. Serve with whipped cream and additional raspberries if desired.