Asparagus and Onion Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion
- 30 oz asparagus
- 2 cloves garlic
- 30 oz chicken broth
- 1/2 cup soy milk
- 1 tbsp leaves tarragon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot for 3-5 minutes sauté the red onion or leek (if you prefer) with olive oil.
- Add asparagus (used canned because it cooks faster and doesn't get stringy in the soup), chicken broth, garlic, tarragon, salt and pepper (to taste).
- Cook for 15 minutes and stir (a few times).
- Blend soup in a blender or with a hand mixer till smooth.
- Return to pot and add soy milk (or any milk you prefer but soy milk will make it creamier without adding cream). .
- Cook till hot and serve.
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 Asparagus and Onion Soup 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
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated 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), 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 Asparagus and Onion 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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