Four Bean Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Four Bean Soup
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 6
Soup

Nutrition per Serving

635 Calories
52.53g Protein
87.12g Carbs
9.2g Fat
An easy and healthy low fat, good carbs soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ham steak, cubed
  • 4 stalks medium celery, diced
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 14 1/2 oz tomatoes, diced
  • 3 oz tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp dehydrated onion flakes
  • 15 oz kidney beans, rinsed
  • 15 oz black beans, rinsed
  • 15 oz white beans
  • 15 oz lima beans, drained

Instructions

  1. Cook ham and celery until done. Add all other ingredients and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Makes 6 servings of 1 1/2 cups each.
  3. Note: if available use low fat or fat free chicken broth.

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 Four Bean Soup contribute to your health goals:

  • Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
  • Black bean: Support blood sugar control and provide sustained energy
  • 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). 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 Four 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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