Curried Pumpkin Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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