High-Protein Turkey and White Bean Vegetable Soup
A rich, comforting soup packed with ground turkey, tender white beans, and vibrant vegetables in a savory tomato-herb broth. Designed for easy meal prep to keep your week simple and nourishing.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Keva + Lila
Keva 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
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Batch Prep: Double or triple this recipe easily in one pot for quick lunch prep throughout the week.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in…
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Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add 150g of ground turkey to the…
Add 150g of ground turkey to the pot. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
Look for: browned and no longer pink
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Add 0.5 pcs chopped yellow onion, 1 pcs sliced carrot, 1 pcs chopped celery stalk, and 1 pcs minced garlic clove. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
Look for: vegetables begin to soften
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Pour in 1 cup of sodium-free vegetable…
Pour in 1 cup of sodium-free vegetable broth, 0.5 cups of canned diced tomatoes, 0.5 cups of canned white beans (rinsed and drained), 0.5 cups of fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces, and 0.5 tsp of dried oregano.
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Bring the soup to a boil over…
Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the carrots and green beans are tender.
Look for: the carrots and green beans are tender
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Stir in 1 cup of fresh spinach…
Stir in 1 cup of fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until completely wilted.
Look for: completely wilted
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Ladle into a bowl and serve warm
Ladle into a bowl and serve warm. Allow extra portions to cool completely before storing in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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