Traditional Egg Drop Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 stalks green onion, chopped
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 3/4 cup pieces baby bella mushrooms
Instructions
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the stock and mix with the cornstarch until dissolved.
- Place the chicken stock, ginger, soy sauce, green onions, mushrooms and white pepper in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the cornstarch and stock mixture and stir. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Slowly pour in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup. The egg will spread out into ribbons.
- Turn off the heat and garnish with a few more chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately.
- Note: based on a recipe from Garrett McCord of Vanilla Garlic.
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 Traditional Egg Drop Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- 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 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 Traditional Egg Drop 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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