Gentle Chicken Rice Soup with Ginger
A light, low-fat chicken and rice soup designed for GLP-1 users who need something easy on the stomach. The smooth texture, low fiber content, and calming ginger help ease bloating while still providing protein and steady energy in a small, manageable portion.
Ingredients
- 200 g skinless chicken breast — cut into small cubes
- 150 g white rice, cooked — soft-cooked
- 600 ml low-sodium chicken broth — room temperature
- 60 g carrot — peeled and finely diced
- 8 g fresh ginger — peeled and very finely grated
- 60 g lactose-free plain yogurt (2% fat) — at room temperature optional
- 4 g chives — very finely sliced optional
Instructions
- In a medium pot, add the low-sodium chicken broth, grated ginger, and diced carrot; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the cubed chicken breast, reduce the heat to low-medium, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the carrot is very soft, skimming off any foam that rises to keep the broth light.
- Stir in the soft-cooked white rice and simmer for another 3–4 minutes, adding a little water if you prefer a thinner, easier-to-sip texture.
- Turn off the heat and let the soup sit for 2–3 minutes to cool slightly; taste and add a small pinch of salt only if needed.
- Ladle into small bowls; if tolerated, swirl in a spoonful of lactose-free yogurt for extra creaminess and top with a few chives for mild flavor without adding bulk.
Tips for GLP-1 users
Sip this soup slowly and warm, not hot—smaller, slower sips are easier on GLP-1–slowed digestion and can help reduce bloating and gas.
If you are very sensitive to bloating, cook the rice until very soft and avoid adding the optional chives the first time you try this recipe.
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