Lunch: Italian Wedding Soup

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli, Lemon, Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Italian Wedding 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. 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

12 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups unsalted chicken stock
2 cups water
5 cups spinach
1 1/2 cups chopped pasta mixture from Spaghetti with Anchovies, Garlic, and Red Pepper with Lemon-Caper Broccoli
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Shape sausage into 42 meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 2 minutes on each side. Remove meatballs from pan. Add onion, carrot, and minced garlic to pan; sauté 4 minutes. Add chicken stock and water; bring to a simmer. Add meatballs; cook 2 minutes. Stir in spinach, pasta mixture, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes. Place 1 1/3 cups soup in each of 6 bowls; top each serving with 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese.

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