Chicken Asparagus Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 oz unsalted butter, light (2 tbsp)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cans asparagus pieces
- 0.2 cup flour
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat, then mix in flour. Add in diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add in both cans of asparagus pieces (without draining) and four cups of chicken broth. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Ladle small portions of the soup into a blender and puree.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: to make the soup as your meal, add in a cup of heavy cream or half and half.
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 Chicken Asparagus Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Asparagus: Supports gut health and provides anti-inflammatory nutrients
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). 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 Chicken Asparagus 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: Asparagus.
Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...
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