Instant Pot Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Chicken Soup
A rich, comforting soup pressure-cooked with tender red lentils, warm aromatic spices, and shredded chicken in creamy coconut broth.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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
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
15 min
Total
40 min
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Meal Prep: This soup thickens as it sits in the fridge; add a splash of warm broth or water when reheating.
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Instructions
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Set a 6-quart (5
Set a 6-quart (5.7L) Instant Pot or multi-cooker to the high Sauté setting for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Add 1 tbsp (15ml) water
Add 1 tbsp (15ml) water, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the inner pot, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Stir in curry powder
Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and garam masala, stirring continuously for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
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Turn off Sauté mode
Turn off Sauté mode. Pour in chicken bone broth and plain chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
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Add rinsed red lentils and cooked chicken…
Add rinsed red lentils and cooked chicken breast, stirring well to combine.
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Secure the Instant Pot lid
Secure the Instant Pot lid, turn the steam release valve to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Allow the pressure to release naturally for…
Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully turn the steam release valve to Venting to release any remaining steam.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Open the lid carefully
Open the lid carefully, stir in full-fat coconut milk, and fold in fresh baby spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Look for: wilted
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Ladle soup into bowls and serve warm
Ladle soup into bowls and serve warm. Refrigerate extra portions in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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