Coconut Red Curry Chicken Bone Broth Soup
A fragrant, deeply satisfying soup featuring tender chicken simmered in a red curry, coconut milk, and rich bone broth base.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
8 servings
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a large soup pot over medium…
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Heat a large soup pot over medium…
Heat a large soup pot over medium heat.
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Add diced red onion
Add diced red onion, sliced red bell pepper, and minced garlic cloves to the pot; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Look for: vegetables begin to soften
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Stir in the red curry paste and…
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and well combined with the aromatic vegetables.
Look for: fragrant and well combined with the aromatic vegetables
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Pour in the chicken broth
Pour in the chicken broth, chicken bone broth, and coconut milk, followed by the fish sauce, stirring thoroughly to combine the liquid base.
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Gently submerge the raw chicken breasts into…
Gently submerge the raw chicken breasts into the simmering broth mixture.
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Remove the chicken breasts using tongs
Remove the chicken breasts using tongs, place them on a cutting board, and shred using two forks.
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Return the shredded chicken to the pot…
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the fresh lime juice.
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Ladle about 2 cups of soup into…
Ladle about 2 cups of soup into a bowl and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Allow remaining portions to cool completely before…
Allow remaining portions to cool completely before storing in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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