Postpartum Meal Prepping: Creamy Mushroom Chicken Soup

Hello Momma,

There’s something so comforting about a bowl of warm soup that comes together with ease. especially when you’re in the tender weeks postpartum or settling into the slower rhythm of autumn.

This Creamy Mushroom Chicken Soup is the perfect example of cozy nourishment. It starts with a simple rotisserie chicken and layers of flavor from mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and rich chicken bone broth. A touch of coconut milk gives it creamy depth without feeling heavy, creating a bowl that feels both soothing and sustaining.

This is one of those recipes that tastes like it’s been simmering all day but comes together effortlessly. It’s grounding, deeply mineral-rich, and full of the kind of warmth that helps your body exhale.

Whether you’re making this for postpartum recovery or as a cozy weeknight meal, it’s a simple way to nourish yourself from the inside out.

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Soup

Ingredients 🌿

• 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 3 celery stalks, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups chicken bone broth

• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1 tsp rosemary

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ¼ cup coconut aminos

• Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté the aromatics:

In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant.

2️⃣ Add mushrooms:

Stir in mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown.

3️⃣ Season and simmer:

Add thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in bone broth and coconut aminos. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

4️⃣ Add chicken:

Fold in shredded rotisserie chicken and simmer another 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.

5️⃣ Finish with coconut milk:

Stir in full-fat coconut milk and adjust seasoning to taste.

6️⃣ Serve:

Ladle into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and serve warm with a slice of sourdough or grainy toast.

This soup is rich in protein, gentle on digestion, and beautifully balanced — a nourishing bowl that supports recovery and warmth all season long.

Each recipe in Soup Week is meant to help you warm, nourish, and cocoon through fertility, postpartum, and the slower rhythm of winter.

Wishing you all the healing!