Comforting Chicken Prawn and Rice Broth Soup
A soothing, light soup packed with lean chicken breast, tender prawns, fresh spinach, and mushrooms simmered in a garlic-ginger broth with basmati rice. Easy on digestion while delivering plenty of protein for dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley 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 HealthDigestive 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
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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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 a medium saucepan over medium-high heat…
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Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat…
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add finely grated ginger
Add finely grated ginger, minced garlic clove, and sliced chestnut mushrooms to the pot, sauteing for 2 minutes until mushrooms soften slightly and release their aroma.
Look for: mushrooms soften slightly and release their aroma
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Pour in the chicken broth and gluten-free…
Pour in the chicken broth and gluten-free tamari, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in cooked basmati rice, sliced red bell pepper, and shredded cooked chicken breast. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Add raw prawns to the simmering broth…
Add raw prawns to the simmering broth and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until prawns turn opaque and pink.
Look for: prawns turn opaque and pink
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Stir in fresh baby spinach for 1…
Stir in fresh baby spinach for 1 minute until just wilted and tender.
Look for: just wilted and tender
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Ladle into a bowl and serve warm
Ladle into a bowl and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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