Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
A soothing, aromatic takeaway-style soup featuring tender poached chicken breast, rich bone broth, rice noodles, and wilted spinach. Perfect for easing digestive comfort while providing high-quality protein during recovery.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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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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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over…
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Heat oil in a medium saucepan over…
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add the minced ginger and garlic
Add the minced ginger and garlic, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly softened.
Look for: fragrant and lightly softened
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Pour in the chicken bone broth and…
Pour in the chicken bone broth and soy sauce, bringing the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Add the chicken breast slice to the…
Add the chicken breast slice to the simmering broth and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully opaque and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
Look for: fully opaque and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C)
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Stir in the dry rice noodles and…
Stir in the dry rice noodles and fresh baby spinach, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the noodles are soft and pliable and the spinach is completely wilted.
Look for: the noodles are soft and pliable and the spinach is completely wilted
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Divide the soup into a large bowl…
Divide the soup into a large bowl and garnish with chopped green onion before serving hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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