Summer Squash Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Summer Squash Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 46 calories, 3.39g protein, and 8.23g carbs per serving. Ready in 31 minutes. High in fiber (2.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 0.08 cup nonfat milk (20 ml)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 60 g summer squash
- 100 g zucchini
Instructions
- Dice zucchini and squash (skin off for less calories).
- Add zucchini and squash and chicken stock to large pot.
- Bring to a boil and then let simmer until all ingredients are very tender.
- Place all ingredients in blender and blend into puree (hand mixer also works very well).
- Pour into serving bowl and mix in the fat free milk.
- Serve warm.
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 Summer Squash Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Zucchini: Low in calories while providing vitamin C and potassium
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 Summer Squash 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 Summer Squash Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 46 calories per serving with 3.39g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 31 minutes total. Prep time is 11 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes.
Per serving: 46 calories, 3.39g protein (29%), 8.23g carbs, 0.65g fat. Plus 2.2g 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 46 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Soup. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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