Meatball Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Meatball Soup is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 154 calories, 15.26g protein, and 18.6g carbs per serving. Ready in 63 minutes. High in fiber (4.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp crumbled bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp ground oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 tbsp mint
- 1/2 lb ground chicken
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 stalks medium celery
- 1 chayote
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 small whole tomatoes
- 10 oz frozen corn
- 10 cups water
- 1/4 cup corn flour
- 1/2 lb ground lean beef
Instructions
- In large pot, combine water, bay leaf, half of onion, green pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of mint. Bring to boil.
- In bowl, combine chicken, beef, other half of onion, tomato, oregano, corn flour, pepper, garlic, and salt. Mix well. Form 1-inch meatballs. Place meatballs in boiling water and lower heat. Cook over low heat for 30–45 minutes.
- Add carrots, chayote, cabbage, and celery. Cook over low heat for 25 minutes. Add corn and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and rest of mint.
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 Meatball Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Beef: Zinc supports hormone production and immune function
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated in PCOS
- 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 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 Meatball 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Meatball Soup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 154 calories per serving with 15.26g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 63 minutes total. Prep time is 38 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 154 calories, 15.26g protein (40%), 18.6g carbs, 3g fat. Plus 4.1g 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 154 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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