Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken and White Bean Soup
A comforting, slow-simmered soup with tender chicken breast, creamy white beans, and soft carrots in rich chicken bone broth. Completely gluten-free and free of added sugars, designed for easy batch cooking.
Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Kim + Lila
Kim created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min
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Instructions
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Place 0.75 lb (340g) skinless boneless chicken breast, 0.5 cup (65g) diced carrot, and 0.5 cup (50g) diced celery into a slow cooker.
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Add 1 cup (180g) drained
Add 1 cup (180g) drained, rinsed canned navy beans and 2 cups (480ml) chicken bone broth.
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Season with 0.5 tsp dried thyme, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
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Cover with the lid and set to…
Cover with the lid and set to cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the carrots are very tender.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the carrots are very tender
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Transfer the chicken breast to a cutting…
Transfer the chicken breast to a cutting board and shred using two forks.
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Return the shredded chicken to the slow…
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to combine with the broth and tender vegetables.
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Ladle into warm soup bowls and serve…
Ladle into warm soup bowls and serve immediately. Store remaining portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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