Mixed Vegetable Soup V - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp leaves oregano
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1/2 tsp leaves thyme
- 2 tbsps basil
- 1 dash salt
- 64 oz chicken broth
- 15 oz green beans, drained
- 1/2 head large cabbage, chopped
- 4 carrots, sliced or chopped
- 2 stalks large celery, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 leek, chopped
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 2 large zucchini, sliced or chopped
- 15 oz italian style diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato paste
Instructions
- Sauté celery, onion, and garlic with cooking spray (like Pam) in large stock pot.
- Add broth (low fat or fat free) and all ingredients. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for a minimum of 1 hour.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Note: you can add cooked chicken breast, canned chicken breast, canned shrimp or extra lean ground beef to add protein to this soup and make it a meal.
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 Mixed Vegetable Soup V contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Mixed Vegetable Soup V 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: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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