Wisconsin Cheese Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Wisconsin Cheese Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 388 calories, 9.35g protein, and 5.53g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (0.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups fluid heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 stalks small celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium red bell pepper
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine celery, bell pepper and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat until onion is translucent. Stir in pepper, salt and cream.
- Bring to a boil, then stir in cheese until melted.
- Stir in reserved vegetables and cooking liquid.
- Heat through and serve.
- Note: if thicker consistency is desired, add one or two egg yolks and simmer an additional 10-20 minutes.
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 Wisconsin Cheese Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- 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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and 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 Wisconsin Cheese Soup 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 Wisconsin Cheese Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 388 calories per serving with 9.35g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 388 calories, 9.35g protein (10%), 5.53g carbs, 37.4g fat. Plus 0.8g 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 388 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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