Creamy Dairy-Free Chicken and Jasmine Rice Soup
A comforting, soothing soup packed with tender shredded chicken, jasmine rice, and fresh root vegetables in a velvety coconut broth. Free of gluten, dairy, and soy, this one-pot family meal is gentle on digestion and perfect for meal prep.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
6 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.
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
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
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
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Instructions
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Heat 0.5 tbsp (7.5 ml) olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
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Add 0.15 pcs chopped yellow onion, 0.33 pcs sliced carrot, and 0.5 pcs chopped celery stalk to the pot. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion turns translucent.
Look for: the vegetables begin to soften and the onion turns translucent
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Add 1 pcs minced garlic clove and…
Add 1 pcs minced garlic clove and stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in 1.5 cups (360 ml) low-sodium chicken broth and add 0.5 cup (90 g) cooked jasmine rice and 90 g pre-cooked shredded chicken breast. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Stir in 0.25 cup (60 ml) canned coconut milk and a pinch of dried thyme. Simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until warmed through and slightly creamy. Do not let it boil vigorously once coconut milk is added.
Look for: warmed through and slightly creamy
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Turn off the heat
Turn off the heat, taste, and season with sea salt and black pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve warm. Refrigerate leftover portions in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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