🍲 Loğusa Toparlanma · Anne

Vegetable Chicken Broth Soup for New Mothers: A Warm, Nourishing Meal for the Recovery Weeks

A warm, filling and easy-to-make soup for the postpartum days. Carrot, celery and a little rice are added to a clear chicken broth, giving a light yet satisfying, easy-to-digest bowl. A measured, balanced meal that can gently support fluid and protein intake during the recovery period.

Ingredients

• • 300 g Chicken (bone-in thigh or breast)
• • 7 cups Water
• • 1 piece Carrot (diced)
• • 1 stalk Celery stalk (finely chopped)
• • 1 piece Onion (small)
• • 2 tablespoons Rice (rinsed)
• • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• • 1 pinch Black pepper
• • 2 sprigs Parsley (finely chopped)
• • 1 slice Lemon (for serving, optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the chicken and place it in a pot. Add the water and heat until it comes to a boil, skimming off the foam that gathers on the surface with a spoon.

2. 2

   Simmer over low heat until the chicken is tender (about 30 minutes). Remove the chicken and let it cool slightly, then strain the broth through a fine sieve to clarify it.

3. 3

   Dice the onion, carrot and celery into small pieces. Warm the olive oil in the pot and gently sauté the vegetables for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Add the strained clear chicken broth and the rinsed rice. Once it starts to boil, simmer over low heat until the rice and vegetables are soft.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, shred the cooled chicken and remove any bones. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and cook for a few more minutes.

6. 6

   Season with a measured amount of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Serve hot with chopped parsley and, if you like, a slice of lemon.

⚕️ 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.