High Protein Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting classic featuring tender shredded chicken breast, egg noodles, carrots, and celery in a warm savory broth. Simple to whip up and light on budget, it delivers high protein with minimal effort.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lori + Lila
Lori 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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large pot · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep Ahead: Chop your carrots, celery, and onion in advance to make weeknight prep take under 5 minutes.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a large pot over medium heat…
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Place a large pot over medium heat…
Place a large pot over medium heat and add 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil. Allow 1 minute for the oil to shimmer.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 0.25 pcs diced onion, 0.5 pcs chopped carrot, and 0.5 pcs chopped celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
Look for: vegetables begin to soften
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Add 1 pcs minced garlic clove and…
Add 1 pcs minced garlic clove and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium chicken…
Pour in 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium chicken broth and add 150g raw skinless chicken breast. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, then turn heat down to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and registers 165°F (74°C) on a thermometer.
Look for: chicken is cooked through and registers 165°F (74°C) on a thermometer
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Carefully transfer the chicken breast to a…
Carefully transfer the chicken breast to a plate using tongs. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Return the pot of broth to a…
Return the pot of broth to a gentle boil over medium heat and stir in 0.5 cup (35g) egg noodles. Cook uncovered for 7 minutes until noodles are tender.
Look for: noodles are tender
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Stir the shredded chicken back into the…
Stir the shredded chicken back into the pot along with a pinch of salt and black pepper to season. Simmer for 1 minute to warm everything through.
Allow: 1 minute
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Ladle into a soup bowl and serve…
Ladle into a soup bowl and serve immediately while hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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