Two Onion Delight - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Two Onion Delight
Prep: 16 min
Cook: 5 min
Servings: 8
Soup

Nutrition per Serving

63 Calories
3.49g Protein
7.31g Carbs
2.39g Fat
Chicken onion soup with cheese, shallots and chives.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tbsps chopped chives
  • 1 leek
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 oz shallots
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese, low fat

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onions; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in 2 sliced shallots and white and light green part of leek, sliced.
  4. Continue cooking until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add stock; simmer uncovered about 15 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  7. Ladle into shallow bowls; garnish with cheese and chives.
  8. Note: based on recipe from You on a Diet.

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 Two Onion Delight contribute to your health goals:

  • Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
  • 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Two Onion Delight 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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