Slow Cooker Chicken and Potato Bone Broth Soup
A comforting, high-protein chicken soup simmered in rich bone broth with diced potatoes, tender carrots, and celery. Free from beans and grains, this filling dish is naturally gluten-free and ideal for batch cooking.
Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Kim + Lila
Kim 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.
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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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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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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
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
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Instructions
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Place 0.25 diced yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced carrot, 1 sliced celery stalk, and 1 cubed russet potato into the bottom of a 6-quart (5.7L) slow cooker insert.
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Lay 150g chicken breast over the vegetables
Lay 150g chicken breast over the vegetables.
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Pour 1.5 cups (360ml) chicken bone broth and 0.5 tbsp olive oil over all ingredients, making sure the chicken is submerged.
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Sprinkle 0.5 tsp dried thyme over top.
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Cover with the lid and set the…
Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are fork-tender.
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Carefully transfer the cooked chicken breast to…
Carefully transfer the cooked chicken breast to a cutting board and shred using two forks.
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Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker…
Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker insert and stir to distribute throughout the broth.
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Ladle into warm bowls and serve hot
Ladle into warm bowls and serve hot. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
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