Curried Pumpkin Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Curried Pumpkin Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 138 calories, 4.25g protein, and 27.08g carbs per serving. Ready in 31 minutes. High in fiber (2.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tbsp margarine
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped to garnish
- 3 lbs butternut pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 1 tsp white sugar
Instructions
- Heat margarine in a pot and cook onions until glassy. Add curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Add pumpkin, stock and sugar.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until pumpkin is soft. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
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 Curried Pumpkin Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- 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 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 Curried Pumpkin 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Curried Pumpkin Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 138 calories per serving with 4.25g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 31 minutes total. Prep time is 1 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 138 calories, 4.25g protein (12%), 27.08g carbs, 3.44g fat. Plus 2.3g 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 138 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 4 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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