Warm Turmeric Chicken and Ginger Rice Soup
A soothing, high-protein bowl made with tender poached chicken, warming ginger, and delicate zucchini in a savory broth. Designed to digest easily, calm bloating, and support comfortable fullness without gluten or added sugar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Yordanka + Lila
Yordanka 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
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
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Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min
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Instructions
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Next: Set a medium saucepan over medium heat…
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Set a medium saucepan over medium heat…
Set a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil, 1 tsp ground turmeric, and 1 tsp freshly grated ginger. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) bone…
Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) bone broth or chicken broth and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
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Add 1/3 cup (60 g) uncooked jasmine…
Add 1/3 cup (60 g) uncooked jasmine rice and 150 g diced chicken breast to the boiling broth. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 12 minutes.
Allow: 12 minutes
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Stir in 0.5 pcs small sliced zucchini. Cover again and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked through (reaching an internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
Look for: the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked through (reaching an internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C)
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Ladle the hot soup into a bowl…
Ladle the hot soup into a bowl and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before eating warm.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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