Pressure Cooker Cabbage Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 packet vegetable soup mix
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 head medium cabbage
- 3 stalks medium celery
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 3 tsps garlic
- 1/2 package onions
- 12 oz baby carrots
- 12 oz soy burger
Instructions
- Chop cabbage in quarters, add to pressure cooker.
- Chop celery (including leaf) into chunks and layered on top of cabbage.
- Add baby carrots along with the frozen onions and vegetable soup mix (like Knorr brand).
- Add in frozen soy burger (like Boco meatless burger brand).
- Pour 4 cups of stock over mixture along with the olive oil.
- Bring to high pressure and cook for 5 minutes.
- When all the steam is released, stir in cilantro and garlic.
- Note: for extra protein add a splash of soybean liquid protein concentrate (like Bragg liquid aminos brand).
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 Pressure Cooker Cabbage Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Pressure Cooker Cabbage 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: Carrot.
Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. Beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, is essential for maintaining healthy skin and vision. The high fiber content in carrots helps regulate blood sugar levels and supports digestive health. Additionally, the antioxidants in carrots can help reduce inflammation, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms.
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