Garlic Butternut Squash Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Garlic Butternut Squash Soup
Prep: 8 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 3
Soup

Nutrition per Serving

70 Calories
1.78g Protein
17.63g Carbs
0.22g Fat
Butternut squash soup based on the nutrition guide for P90X.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock, low sodium
  • 1 tbsp chopped shallot
  • 1 clove garlic

Instructions

  1. Combine the shallot & garlic in a non-stick saucepan and cook over low heat until translucent, adding a little water if necessary to prevent scorching.
  2. Add the squash and chicken broth and simmer until the squash is soft, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree.
  3. Return the soup to the pan and place over medium heat until heated through. Serve.
  4. If desired, add protein powder just before serving.
  5. Note: Level 1: 1 cup serving. Level 2 & 3: 2 cups serving.

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 Garlic Butternut Squash 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

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 Garlic Butternut Squash 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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