Fiesta Chicken and Rice Bone Broth Soup
A deeply comforting, high-protein Mexican-inspired soup loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, tender rice, and green chilis. Simmered in a rich bone broth base for maximum nourishment and quick weeknight ease.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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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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
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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: This soup stores wonderfully in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The rice will continue to absorb liquid, so feel free to add an extra splash of broth when reheating.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a medium soup pot or Dutch…
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Heat a medium soup pot or Dutch…
Heat a medium soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onion and minced garlic…
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with 2 tbsp of the vegetable broth to prevent sticking; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Look for: soft and translucent
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Pour in the remaining vegetable broth
Pour in the remaining vegetable broth, chicken bone broth, diced tomatoes with green chilis, and canned green chilis.
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Stir in the taco seasoning
Stir in the taco seasoning, shredded chicken, black beans, and cooked rice.
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Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer…
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
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Reduce the heat to low
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Remove the pot from heat and ladle…
Remove the pot from heat and ladle equal portions into 3 serving bowls.
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Top each bowl with freshly chopped cilantro…
Top each bowl with freshly chopped cilantro before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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