Budget-Friendly Hearty Cabbage Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- ½ cabbage, roughly chopped
- ½ pound lean turkey breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 40 ounces fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 15.5 ounce can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Spray a large soup pot with cooking spray. Add celery, onion and carrots and sauté over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or onions until clear. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add turkey sausage and cook until brown, about 6-7 minutes. Add celery, onions and carrots back to pan and mix.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Cost of Recipe: $9.92 for 9 servings!
- Side Suggestions: Serve this soup with the Quick Parmesan Biscuits or the Foodie Whole-Wheat Irish Soda Bread.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Be sure to purchase gluten-free chicken broth and verify the spices and beans are gluten-free and this dish can be gluten-free.
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 Budget-Friendly Hearty Cabbage Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress 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 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 Budget-Friendly Hearty 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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