Veggie Soup II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 12 oz mushroom pieces and stems
- 1 3/4 cups whole kernel sweet corn
- 1 3/4 cups great northern beans
- 2 medium bell peppers
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/3 tsps chili seasoning mix
- 1 medium onion
Instructions
- Dice the onion and bell peppers and fry them in the olive oil in a large pot. Fry them until they're soft.
- Then put diced tomatoes, mushrooms, corn, beans (all undrained) and the chili seasoning into the pot with the onion and peppers.
- Stir all ingredients until bubbling and hot, then cover and let simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes.
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 Veggie Soup II contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- Bell pepper: Vitamin C supports adrenal function and may help manage cortisol levels in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis, 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 Veggie Soup II 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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