Creamy Mushroom Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Creamy Mushroom Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 434 calories, 9.15g protein, and 17.39g carbs per serving. Ready in 39 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup fluid heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 4 tbsps butter
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 lb mushrooms
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat, using a large pot.
- Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and sauté for 5 more minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth, paprika, soy sauce and dill weed. Reduce to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Pour heavy cream into soup and blend well. Simmer, covered, for 10 more minutes.
- Stir in salt, pepper, lemon juice and sour cream.
- Heat through for 4 or 5 minutes
- Serve hot and 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 Creamy Mushroom Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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 Creamy Mushroom 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Creamy Mushroom Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 434 calories per serving with 9.15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 39 minutes total. Prep time is 24 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 434 calories, 9.15g protein (8%), 17.39g carbs, 38.92g fat. Plus 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 434 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 4 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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