Mixed Vegetable Soup V - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mixed Vegetable Soup V is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 92 calories, 6.26g protein, and 16.26g carbs per serving. Ready in 42 minutes. High in fiber (4.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mixed Vegetable Soup V recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 92 calories per serving with 6.26g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 42 minutes total. Prep time is 32 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 92 calories, 6.26g protein (27%), 16.26g carbs, 1.3g fat. Plus 4.7g 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 92 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 12 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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