PCOS Friendly Apple & Sage Zucchini Soup
This silky blended soup is the kind of bowl that feels genuinely restorative — earthy, lightly sweet, and warming in all the right ways. Granny Smith apple brings a bright tartness that plays beautifully against tender zucchini, while fresh sage adds an herby depth that makes the whole thing feel far more sophisticated than the ingredient list suggests. The anti-inflammatory backbone here is real: turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and coconut oil are all ingredients that show up repeatedly in research around hormone and blood sugar support, which is exactly what matters when you're cooking with PCOS in mind. Bone broth adds a quiet richness and protein that helps keep this from feeling like a light starter — it's genuinely satisfying. A splash of apple cider vinegar stirred in at the end brightens every flavor and adds a subtle tang that keeps the sweetness of the apple in check. The optional drizzle of full-fat coconut milk swirled on top makes it look beautiful and adds a creamy finish without any dairy. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to make on a Sunday and eat all week.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb total), roughly chopped
- 2 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 3 cups bone broth
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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