Cabbage and Tomato Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- 2 cubes chicken stock
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup chopped or sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Dice onion.
- Shred cabbage.
- Add diced tomatoes.
- Add tomato paste.
- Add water.
- Add stock cubes and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to boil and cook for one hour.
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 Cabbage and Tomato Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common 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 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 Cabbage and Tomato 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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