Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Comforting shredded chicken and colorful vegetables simmered in a rich broth with fluffy homemade chive dumplings. Perfect for a cozy, nourishing meal that satisfies without feeling heavy.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Alyssa + Lila
Alyssa 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
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.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Large pot · Whisk
Time saver
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Dumplings will absorb liquid as they sit, so add a splash of extra broth when reheating.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Heat oil in a large pot over…
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Heat oil in a large pot over…
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, 350°F (175°C). Add diced carrot, celery, and onion, sautéing for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Look for: vegetables begin to soften
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Pour in chicken broth and bring to…
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in shredded cooked chicken breast and simmer for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Whisk together all-purpose flour
In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and dried chives until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Pour milk into the dry flour mixture…
Pour milk into the dry flour mixture and stir with a spoon just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Look for: a soft dough forms
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Drop golf-ball-sized spoonfuls of dough directly into…
Drop golf-ball-sized spoonfuls of dough directly into the simmering soup, spacing them apart. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
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Simmer covered over low heat for 12…
Simmer covered over low heat for 12 to 15 minutes without lifting the lid, until dumplings are puffed, firm, and cooked through.
Look for: dumplings are puffed, firm, and cooked through
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Ladle into bowls and serve warm
Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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