Bone Broth Lemon Chicken Soup for Postpartum Recovery

Recipe by: Jess Saxon

This cozy, nutrient-packed soup isn’t just delicious, it’s designed with postpartum recovery in mind. Whether you’re in the early days after birth or prepping meals ahead of time, this recipe offers fluids for hydration, nutrients for healing, and ingredients that are easy on the digestive system. The collagen and amino acids in bone broth support joint health and reduce inflammation, while garlic and veggies provide immune-boosting vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion (diced)

• 3 celery stalks (diced)

• 4 carrots (diced)

• 2 cups rotisserie chicken (chopped)

• 1 can cannellini beans

• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)

• 1 lemon

• 1 cup rice, quinoa, or noodles

• 2–3 boxes or jars of bone broth

• 2 bay leaves

• Thyme (dried or fresh)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot.

2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onions are tender.

3. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring so it doesn’t burn.

4. Add salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.

5. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes.

6. Add broth and bring to a boil.

7. Add rice, quinoa, or noodles and return to a boil.

8. Add beans and bring to a boil again.

9. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon.

10. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Why This Soup Is Perfect for Postpartum:

• Fluids for healing & hydration.

• Nutrients for healing & repair.

• Bone broth - contains collagen, which helps support joints & contains amino acids, which promote gut health and reduces inflammation.

• Garlic - helps support the immune system.

• Carrots - rich in Vitamin A, which is essential for maintaining healthy vision.

• Easy to digest.

• Ideal for prepping ahead of time.