This spicy peanut sweet potato soup is creamy, hearty and delicious! It is definitely a ‘meal’ soup rather than a side dish. It can be prepared on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker or slow cooker. Although this recipe is meant to be a soup, it would also be great served curry-style over brown rice or quinoa. I love to recommend this soup for my clients with PCOS and hormone balancing concerns. Although research doesn’t provide conclusive support for one specific diet over another in PCOS, the balance of evidence supports a moderate carbohydrate, low glycemic index, high fibre diet. PCOS is characterized by a chronic state of inflammation and insulin resistance, and therefore lifestyle management of PCOS should focus on improving insulin sensitivity and combating inflammation. A low glycemic index diet, a scale that measures how quickly carbohydrate foods are absorbed by the body, can be very effective in managing PCOS symptoms. Sweet potatoes are one of my favourite low glycemic index foods and make up the base of this soup. This creamy, slightly spicy sweet potato soup is refined carbohydrate free, low glycemic index and high in fibre – making it the perfect option for those with PCOS, diabetes or other hormonal and inflammatory conditions. Kale provides an extra dose of fiber, and chopped peanuts provide the perfect crunch. Fire roasted tomatoes lend a delicious smoky flavour and you can adjust the spice of this soup to match your spice tolerance!