Chicken and Vegetables Hot Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chicken and Vegetables Hot Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 37 calories, 5.92g protein, and 2.46g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (0.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz chicken meat
- 3 tsps hot sauce
- 1 cup broth
- 1 stalk medium celery
- 1 cup peas and carrots
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a soup pot, take a box of low sodium broth (like Campbell's) plus an equal portion of water.
- Add can of peas and carrots (or your other favorite vegetables) and diced stalk of celery.
- Add a cup of cooked, diced chicken.
- Add a tablespoon of pepper or hot sauce.
- Simmer until celery is tender.
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 and Vegetables Hot Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- 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). 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 and Vegetables Hot 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: Carrot.
Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, is essential for maintaining healthy skin and vision. The high fiber content in carrots helps regulate blood sugar levels and supports digestive health. Additionally, the antioxidants in carrots can help reduce inflammation, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chicken and Vegetables Hot Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 37 calories per serving with 5.92g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 10 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 37 calories, 5.92g protein (64%), 2.46g carbs, 0.39g fat. Plus 0.6g 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 37 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 10 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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