Samosa Pea Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp mild curry paste
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp fennel seed, cracked
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 tsps garlic, chopped
- 2 tsps ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
- 1 cup peas and carrots
- 1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 4 minutes or until softened.
- Add ginger, garlic, curry paste and fennel seeds and saute for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add split peas and saute another minute, then add stock and turmeric and bring to a boil. Simmer gently over low heat for 1 hour or until split peas are soft.
- Transfer soup to a blender or use a stick blender and process until smooth. Add peas and carrots. Reheat when needed.
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 Samosa Pea Soup contribute to your health goals:
- Chicken: Protein-rich meals help manage insulin resistance common in PCOS
- Turmeric: Research suggests curcumin may improve insulin resistance in PCOS
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated 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 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 Samosa Pea 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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