Creamy Fall Harvest Shredded Chicken Soup
A comforting, warm autumn soup filled with tender shredded chicken, diced carrots, and spinach in a silky garlic broth. It comes together quickly using pre-cooked chicken breast while staying completely gluten-free and nut-free.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kimberley + Lila
Kimberley 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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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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Make-ahead option: Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat.
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Instructions
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Heat 0.5 tbsp of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute.
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Add 0.5 diced carrot, 1 diced celery stalk, and 1 minced garlic clove to the pan, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
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Pour in 1.5 cups of chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the carrots are fork-tender.
Look for: the carrots are fork-tender
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Stir in 120g of pre-cooked shredded chicken…
Stir in 120g of pre-cooked shredded chicken breast and 30g of softened cream cheese, whisking gently for 2 minutes until the cream cheese melts into a smooth broth.
Look for: the cream cheese melts into a smooth broth
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Fold in 1 cup of baby spinach…
Fold in 1 cup of baby spinach and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted.
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Ladle soup into a warm bowl and…
Ladle soup into a warm bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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