Gazpacho Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Gazpacho Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 96 calories, 1.47g protein, and 10.18g carbs per serving. Ready in 24 minutes. High in fiber (2.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable juice
- 1 cup chopped or sliced tomato
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 tbsps white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the juice, tomatoes, celery, cucumber, pepper, onions, vinegar, oil, garlic, parsley, salt, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper in a large glass or stainless-steel bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve cold.
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 Gazpacho Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in 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
- 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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Gazpacho 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 Gazpacho Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 96 calories per serving with 1.47g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 24 minutes total. Prep time is 24 minutes. It makes 5 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 96 calories, 1.47g protein (6%), 10.18g carbs, 5.67g fat. Plus 2.1g 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 96 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 5 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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