Garlic Butternut Squash Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed butternut squash
- 3/4 cup chicken stock, low sodium
- 1 tbsp chopped shallot
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Return the soup to the pan and place over medium heat until heated through. Serve.
- If desired, add protein powder just before serving.
- 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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