Flat Belly Soup

Flat belly soup.

Why this is peri-perfect...
Gentle, soothing, and sneakily powerful - this broth-based soup is the ultimate bloat-soother when your belly feels puffy, or just needs a reset. Fennel and zucchini are classic de-bloaters, rich in fibre and anti-inflammatory compounds that calm the gut. Ginger and turmeric bring warmth and support digestion and liver detox (a huge help when hormones are fluctuating), while bone broth provides collagen and amino acids to heal the gut lining and nourish your skin and joints. With 30g of lean protein per serve, it also keeps your blood sugar steady and your metabolism humming along. Eat slowly, exhale deeply - this is soup that helps you come back to centre. The 21-Day Peri Reset includes Flat Belly Soup for it’s powerful de-bloat. Check out the 21-Day Peri Reset here.

Ingredients (4 serves):

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced

1 zucchini, chopped

1 small carrot, chopped

1 tsp freshly grated ginger

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

4 cups chicken bone broth

400g cooked chicken breast, shredded (roast chicken without the skin works well!)

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1.     Sauté the base:
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté fennel and carrot for 3–4 mins until softened. Add ginger and turmeric, cook for another 30 seconds.

2.     Simmer:
Add zucchini and broth. Simmer gently for 10 minutes until veg is soft.

3.     Add protein:
Stir in shredded chicken, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar (if using). Simmer 2–3 mins more. Season to taste.

4.     Serve:
Ladle into bowls and top with fresh parsley. Sip slowly, belly first.

Per Serve: Calories: 300, Protein: 30g, Carbs: 10–12g, Fat: 13g, Fibre: 4g