Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with Cottage Cheese
A comforting, high-protein lunch soup loaded with tender chicken, wild rice, and tender aromatic vegetables, served alongside creamy cottage cheese.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bobbie + Lila
Bobbie 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
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan…
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Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan…
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add chopped yellow onion
Add chopped yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk to the saucepan and saute for 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
Look for: the vegetables soften and become fragrant
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Pour in the chicken broth and bring…
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat.
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Stir in the wild rice and cooked…
Stir in the wild rice and cooked diced chicken breast, lowering the heat to medium-low.
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Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes…
Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to warm thoroughly.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Remove the saucepan from heat and ladle…
Remove the saucepan from heat and ladle the hot soup into a serving bowl.
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Scoop cottage cheese into a small side…
Scoop cottage cheese into a small side dish and serve immediately alongside the warm soup.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store any left-over soup in an airtight…
Store any left-over soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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