Homemade Onion Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Homemade Onion Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 39 calories, 1.41g protein, and 8.56g carbs per serving. Ready in 70 minutes. High in fiber (1.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 7 medium white onions, sliced
- 8 cups beef stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Slice the onions and place in a large pot with 2 cups of water. Let cook about 8 to 10 minutes or until soft.
- Add beef stock, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bing to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Bake 1/2 of a hamburger roll at 325 °F (160 °C) for about 20 minutes or until throughly toasted, this makes your "Crouton".
- Place 1 cup of soup into an oven proof bowl and place crouton on top and top with low or reduced fat provolone cheese.
- Broil at 270 °F (130 °C) until cheese is bubbly and brown.
- Note: the nutritional information for this recipe does not include the bread or cheese so if used make sure to add them.
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 Homemade Onion Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- 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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Homemade 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Homemade Onion Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 39 calories per serving with 1.41g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 70 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 10 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 39 calories, 1.41g protein (14%), 8.56g carbs, 0.22g fat. Plus 1.1g 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 39 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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