Creamy Chicken And Wild Rice Soup
A comforting, hearty soup featuring tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a blend of aromatic vegetables in a savory broth.
Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Marriah + Lila
Marriah 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 HealthComfortably satisfied
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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min
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Equipment
Large pot · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a small amount of olive oil…
- 01
Heat a small amount of olive oil…
In a large pot, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Look for: softened
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Stir in the garlic and cook for…
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the chicken broth and wild rice
Add the chicken broth and wild rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
Look for: the rice is tender
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Stir in the cooked chicken breast and…
Stir in the cooked chicken breast and black pepper.
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Whisk together the milk and flour until…
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and flour until smooth. Slowly pour this mixture into the soup while stirring constantly.
Look for: smooth
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Continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes…
Continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the soup has thickened slightly. Serve warm.
Look for: the soup has thickened slightly
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