Comforting Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
A soothing homemade chicken noodle soup featuring tender canned chicken, egg noodles, and crisp aromatic vegetables. Infused with fresh ginger and garlic, it delivers deeply comforting flavor while remaining completely dairy-free.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Amanda + Lila
Amanda 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.
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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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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
25 min
Total
40 min
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Instructions
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Next: Set a large soup pot over medium…
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Set a large soup pot over medium…
Set a large soup pot over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, followed by 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks.
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Sauté the vegetables for about 6 to…
Sauté the vegetables for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and tender.
Look for: the onion becomes translucent and tender
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Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves
Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in 1 carton (32 oz /…
Pour in 1 carton (32 oz / 946 ml) chicken broth and bring the liquid to a rolling boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until the carrots are fork-tender.
Look for: the carrots are fork-tender
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Add 2 cans (12
Add 2 cans (12.5 oz / 354g each) drained chicken breast and 1 cup (100g) egg noodles to the pot.
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Simmer uncovered for 6 to 8 minutes…
Simmer uncovered for 6 to 8 minutes until the egg noodles are soft and the chicken is thoroughly heated through.
Look for: the egg noodles are soft and the chicken is thoroughly heated through
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, and ladle into three bowls to serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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