Nourishing Bone Broth Congee Recipe for Postpartum Healing and Comfort
- Sumer Jimenez
- May 7
- 3 min read
Updated: May 8
There’s something so deeply comforting about a warm bowl of congee — a silky, slow-cooked rice porridge that’s been loved across generations and cultures for its simplicity and nourishment. Soft, soothing, and easy to digest, it’s a traditional comfort food in many parts of the world — and when it’s made with homemade bone broth, it becomes a powerhouse of healing and restoration.
Why Congee?
Congee is incredibly gentle on the digestive system, making it perfect for early postpartum healing, times of illness, or whenever you need something easy and soothing.
When made with homemade bone broth, it becomes even more powerful — adding collagen, minerals, and deep nourishment to help rebuild, rehydrate, and restore from the inside out.
In those tender early days after birth (or anytime life feels heavy), a bowl of warm, silky congee can be exactly what your body and soul are asking for.
This recipe offers hydration, minerals, and easy-to-absorb nutrition, all in one bowl.
If you're breastfeeding, remember: it takes liquid to make liquid — staying hydrated is key for supporting your milk supply and your own healing too!
Bone Broth Congee Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup jasmine rice (or any white rice you love)
8–10 cups homemade bone broth (you can add more if you want a thinner consistency)
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
2–3 green onions (white part for cooking, green part for topping)
Salt to taste
Optional toppings: shredded chicken, sautéed greens, soft boiled egg, a drizzle of sesame oil, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds
Instructions:
Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
In a large pot, combine the rice, bone broth, ginger slices, and the white parts of the green onions.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick.
Cook for 1–1.5 hours, adding more broth (or water) as needed. The rice should break down and the congee should become thick and creamy.
Season lightly with salt. (You can also let each person season their bowl individually.)
Top with your favorites: shredded chicken for extra protein, sautéed spinach or bok choy for a pop of green, a soft boiled egg for richness, or just a simple sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds.
Tips for Making It Even Easier:
Instant Pot Option:
Combine everything in the Instant Pot. Cook on the "Porridge" setting or manually pressure cook for 25 minutes, then let it naturally release for 15 minutes.
Freezer Friendly:
Congee freezes beautifully. Portion into containers and reheat with a splash of extra broth or water.
Make It Your Own:
Think of congee as a blank canvas. You can keep it simple or load it up with toppings depending on what your body is craving.
A Final Note
Healing takes time. Nourishing your body with simple, warming foods like this congee is a beautiful way to honor everything your body has done — and everything it’s still doing.
Be gentle with yourself. Fill your bowl, sip slowly, and know that every bite is working to rebuild your strength from the inside out.
P.S. Craving something a little sweet?
Stay tuned — I’ll be sharing a gently sweet, iron-rich congee recipe next.
It’s soothing, nourishing, and perfect for rebuilding your strength after birth or anytime you feel like you need a little extra nourishment.
From my heart (and kitchen) to yours,
Sumer
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