This PCOS Gut Support: Bitter Greens Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 8g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Clean and chop the kale and Swiss chard.
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
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Add the kale and Swiss chard and cook until wilted.
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Add the vegetable broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
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Stir in the lemon juice and serve.
Why this PCOS Gut Support: Bitter Greens Soup works for PCOS
The 20g of carbohydrates here come paired with 5g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Gut Support: Bitter Greens Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 8g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 200 calories, 8g protein (16%), 20g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 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 Dinner. At 200 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 2 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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