Soothing Gentle Buckwheat and Poached Egg Soup
A soothing warm broth with soft buckwheat, tender poached egg, and lightly steamed carrots. Formulated to be easily digestible, light on the stomach, and comforting when experiencing nausea or headaches.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tammy + Lila
Tammy 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
A better-fueled day
Make regular eating and hydration easier
Use this meal as an easy anchor for regular food and a glass of water—two simple things that can get lost on a busy day.
Notice: timing + hydration
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
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Measure 1
Measure 1.5 cups (350ml) of low-sodium chicken broth and 1/4 cup (42g) of raw buckwheat into a small saucepan.
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Bring to a gentle boil over high…
Bring to a gentle boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 12 minutes until buckwheat is soft.
Look for: buckwheat is soft
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Add 0.5 pcs of carrot (thinly sliced) to the saucepan and simmer uncovered for 3 minutes until tender.
Look for: tender
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Crack 1 pcs of large egg directly…
Crack 1 pcs of large egg directly into the gently simmering broth and cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until the white is set and yolk is done to your preference.
Look for: the white is set and yolk is done to your preference
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Ladle the warm soup into a soup…
Ladle the warm soup into a soup bowl and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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