Corn & Potato Chowder - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Corn & Potato Chowder is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 186 calories, 10.69g protein, and 22.11g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (3.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 cups unsweetened soymilk
- 4 oz cooked bacon
- 12 oz corn
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
Instructions
- Microwave potatoes for 8-12 minutes. Meanwhile, in large pot, sauté onions, celery and corn for 5-8 minutes, until soft.
- Chop bacon into small cubes. In separate skillet, brown bacon until crisp.
- Chop potatoes into cubes. Add bacon and potatoes to corn, onion and celery mixture.
- Mash potatoes slightly; add soymilk. .
- Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve with salt and freshly ground pepper.
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 Corn & Potato Chowder contribute to your health goals:
- 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. 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 Corn & Potato Chowder 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 Corn & Potato Chowder recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 186 calories per serving with 10.69g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 186 calories, 10.69g protein (23%), 22.11g carbs, 7.49g fat. Plus 3.7g 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 186 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 8 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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