Soothing Chicken and Vegetable Ginger Soup
A warm, comforting chicken broth loaded with tender shredded chicken, soft vegetables, and fragrant ginger. Light and soothing, this simple soup is easy to digest and packed with protein.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Birch + Lila
Birch 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.
Notice: energy for movement
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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
A better-fueled day
Make regular eating and hydration easier
Use this meal as an easy anchor for regular food and a glass of water—two simple things that can get lost on a busy day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium pot over medium heat…
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Place a medium pot over medium heat…
Place a medium pot over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add 0.5 pcs of chopped yellow onion, 0.5 cup of chopped carrot, and 0.5 cup of chopped celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
Look for: vegetables begin to soften
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Stir in 1 tsp of freshly grated…
Stir in 1 tsp of freshly grated ginger and 1 pcs of minced garlic clove. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth…
Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, which takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
Allow: 3 to 4 minutes
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes until the carrots and celery are fork-tender.
Look for: the carrots and celery are fork-tender
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Add 150g of cooked
Add 150g of cooked, shredded chicken breast to the pot. Stir well and simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
Look for: the chicken is heated through
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Ladle the hot soup into a bowl…
Ladle the hot soup into a bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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