Bacon & Bean Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bacon & Bean Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 588 calories, 40.62g protein, and 93.38g carbs per serving. Ready in 28 minutes. High in fiber (26.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Tomato is rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Onion is contain quercetin, a natural anti-inflammatory.
Dietary fiber slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, which is particularly important for managing the insulin resistance often seen in PCOS.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your soup.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps vinegar
- 8 oz ham
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 4 cups tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups great northern cooked beans
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- In large kettle cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain. reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
- Cook ham, onion and green peppers in bacon grease until tender.
- Add tomatoes, water, brown sugar, vinegar, and dash of salt.
- Bring to boil. Reduce heat, add bacon and simmer covered 10 minutes.
- Reserve 2 cups beans and mash others.
- Add all beans to soup and heat well.
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 Bacon & Bean Soup contribute to your health goals:
- 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 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 Bacon & 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bacon & Bean Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 588 calories per serving with 40.62g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 26.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 28 minutes total. Prep time is 18 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 588 calories, 40.62g protein (28%), 93.38g carbs, 7.11g fat. Plus 26.5g 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 588 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 6 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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