🍲 Loğusa Toparlanma · Anne
A Tender Bowl for Postpartum Mothers: Nourishing Chicken Broth Soup
A warm bowl of comfort for the early postpartum days: slowly simmered bone-in chicken, gently scented with garden vegetables, made to softly nourish a breastfeeding mother. Simple ingredients, made at home, with ease.
⚠️ Contains allergens: none
Ingredients
- 500 g organic bone-in chicken breast or thigh
- 2 pieces carrots (medium, cubed)
- 1 piece celery stalk (thinly chopped)
- 1 piece onion (washed with skin, halved)
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 5 pieces whole black peppercorns
- 2 liters filtered water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon rock salt
Directions
- 1
Gently rinse the chicken under running water and place it in a large pot.
- 2
Add the cold filtered water; bring slowly to a simmer over medium heat and skim off the foam that rises to the surface.
- 3
Once the foam is cleared, add the carrots, celery, onion, bay leaf and peppercorns; lower the heat.
- 4
Simmer gently with the lid half on for about 60-70 minutes; add a little hot water if the liquid reduces too much.
- 5
When the chicken is tender, remove it from the heat; shred the chicken and strain the broth.
- 6
Return the shredded chicken and cooked carrots to the clear broth, add the rock salt and stir.
- 7
Just before serving, finish with olive oil, lemon juice and fresh parsley; let it cool slightly and warm yourself with a bowl while your baby is napping.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Slow-simmered bone-in chicken broth feels like a warm hug in the early postpartum days; it may gently support hydration and digestive comfort. The quality protein in chicken contributes to the energy a breastfeeding mother needs. Carrots and celery add both a mild sweetness and a soft touch of fiber. The small splash of lemon may help with iron uptake at the table.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we believe that the mother's plate is the first step in the baby's smile. That's why we treat the mother's table with the same tenderness as the baby kitchen: organic chicken, fresh seasonal vegetables and simple recipes. Gift yourself this warm bowl while your baby is sleeping. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; please consult your pediatrician for your baby's nutrition and health decisions.
Nutrition per serving
220
kcal
22 g
protein
12 g
carbs
9 g
fat
3 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
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