Gentle Ginger Rice Soup with Soft Tofu
A soothing, light rice soup simmered in warm vegetable broth with ginger and silken tofu. Mild, comforting, and exceptionally gentle on a delicate digestive system.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Mandy + Lila
Mandy 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
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
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
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Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; add a splash of water when reheating as the rice will absorb liquid.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a small…
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Heat the olive oil in a small…
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the finely grated ginger and saute…
Add the finely grated ginger and saute for 1 minute until fragrant, making sure it does not brown.
Look for: fragrant, making sure it does not brown
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Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and…
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and water, then bring to a gentle simmer.
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Stir in the cooked white rice and…
Stir in the cooked white rice and soft tofu cubes. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until everything is thoroughly warmed through and the rice softens further into the broth.
Look for: everything is thoroughly warmed through and the rice softens further into the broth
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Season lightly with salt
Season lightly with salt.
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Ladle the warm soup into a bowl…
Ladle the warm soup into a bowl and let cool slightly for 2 to 3 minutes before enjoying.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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