Sweet Corn Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sweet Corn Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 101 calories, 4.27g protein, and 18.49g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (1.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 medium eggs
- 15 oz can yellow sweet corn
- 5 cups water
Instructions
- Boil can of corn (including fluids) with 5 glasses of water.
- Mix the cornstarch and one glass of warm water.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the soup, stirring while it is being added. Let the soup come back to a boil. As soon as it is boiling, remove the broth from the stove.
- Smash about half of the corn with hand blender.
- Boil again.
- Whisk two eggs.
- Pour the eggs in a very slow stream. Begin stirring as soon as you start pouring.
- Note: based on recipe from mevashlim.com
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 Sweet Corn Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
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 Sweet Corn 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sweet Corn Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 101 calories per serving with 4.27g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 5 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 101 calories, 4.27g protein (17%), 18.49g carbs, 2.17g fat. Plus 1.7g 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 101 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 5 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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