Quick Chicken and Vegetable Soup
A comforting soup combining fresh prepped vegetables with lean diced chicken breast in a savory broth. A comforting, high-protein meal ready in minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Laura + Lila
Laura 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.
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.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Set a medium saucepan over medium heat…
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Set a medium saucepan over medium heat…
Set a medium saucepan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Empty the vegetable soup kit into the…
Empty the vegetable soup kit into the saucepan and pour in the stock sachet along with the directed amount of water.
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Stir gently to dissolve the stock and…
Stir gently to dissolve the stock and bring the liquid to a steady simmer, which takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
Allow: 3 to 4 minutes
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Lower heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered…
Lower heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork
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Fold in the pre-cooked diced chicken breast…
Fold in the pre-cooked diced chicken breast into the saucepan.
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Simmer for an additional 2 to 3…
Simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is heated through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the chicken is heated through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Ladle into two serving bowls and enjoy…
Ladle into two serving bowls and enjoy immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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