Cheesy Bean Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cheesy Bean Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 337 calories, 20.35g protein, and 56.48g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (14.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 15 oz pinto beans
- 15 oz kidney beans
- 15 oz refried beans
- 15 oz mexican stewed tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken bullion
- 2 cups water
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 4 oz imitation cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in cooking spray.
- Add other ingredients (except the processed cheese) and heat through.
- Add cheese and stir to melt.
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 Cheesy Bean Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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 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 Cheesy Bean 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 Cheesy Bean Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 337 calories per serving with 20.35g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 14.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 337 calories, 20.35g protein (24%), 56.48g carbs, 3.82g fat. Plus 14.1g 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 337 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 8 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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