Fresh Pea Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Fresh Pea Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 138 calories, 10.16g protein, and 21.97g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (6.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 3 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 oz sweet onion
- 3 cups petite green peas, frozen
- 1 cup spinach
Instructions
- In a hot saucepan, coat with oil and brown onions and then garlic, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Add the peas and cook until soft, about 5 to 8 minutes, check often. Do not overcook or they will darken.
- During the last minute, add the spinach.
- Immediately blend using a hand blender and when pureed, check for seasoning.
- Soup will be a bit thick which is fine but for better texture strain or use a food mill. This last step is optional.
- You can add a drizzle of basil oil to make this extra fancy. Serve with seared scallops for quick summer 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 Fresh Pea Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in 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 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 Fresh Pea 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: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Fresh Pea Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 138 calories per serving with 10.16g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 138 calories, 10.16g protein (29%), 21.97g carbs, 1.87g fat. Plus 6.2g 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 138 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 4 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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