Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup
A comforting, warm soup made with tender shredded chicken and florets of broccoli in a rich garlic herb broth. Naturally gluten-free, nut-free, and fish-free for a nourishing, high-protein family dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Kimberley + Lila
Kimberley 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.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Use leftover roasted chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken breast to save preparation time.
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Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until shimmering.
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Add 0.5 pcs chopped yellow onion and 2 pcs garlic cloves. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent and fragrant.
Look for: translucent and fragrant
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Pour in 1.25 cups (300ml) chicken broth and 0.5 cups (120ml) coconut milk. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
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Stir in 1.5 cups (105g) broccoli florets, 0.25 tsp dried thyme, and 0.25 tsp salt. Cover the pot and simmer over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the broccoli is tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: the broccoli is tender when pierced with a fork
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Turn the heat to low
Turn the heat to low. Stir in 150g shredded chicken breast and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Remove from heat and ladle into bowls
Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Serve warm. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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