French Onion Soup II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This French Onion Soup II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 302 calories, 11.89g protein, and 37.35g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (4.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 oz skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 tsp low sodium beef broth powder
- 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium onion
- 1 sprig parsley
- 1 cup water
- 1 slice whole wheat bread
- 1 tbsp low calorie margarine
Instructions
- Sauté onions in frying pan with margarine. (Optional to add a teaspoon of sugar to onions to caramelize).
- Boil water.
- Add a teaspoon of beef broth powder to boiling water, simmer.
- Add pepper, Worcestershire sauce and onions to simmering broth.
- Pour broth into an oven-proof bowl, add slice of bread, top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Broil in oven until cheese is bubbly (does not take long so check oven every minute or so).
- Add fresh parsley on top of soup. Enjoy!
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this French Onion Soup II contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This French Onion Soup II can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this French Onion Soup II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 302 calories per serving with 11.89g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes.
Per serving: 302 calories, 11.89g protein (16%), 37.35g carbs, 12.7g fat. Plus 4.3g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Soup. At 302 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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