Hearty Chicken, Black Bean, and Sweet Potato Soup
A nourishing, veggie-loaded soup featuring ground chicken, sweet potato, zucchini, and black beans in a savory mushroom-tomato broth. Perfectly portioned into four easy servings for simple weeknight prep and gentle digestion.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Kirsten + Lila
Kirsten 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier 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
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.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
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
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.
Notice: energy for movement
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
For meal prep, allow the soup to cool completely to room temperature before covering and storing in the fridge.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a large soup pot over medium…
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Heat a large soup pot over medium…
Heat a large soup pot over medium heat, set to 350°F (175°C).
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Add the ground chicken and yellow onion…
Add the ground chicken and yellow onion to the hot pot, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon for 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is completely browned with no pink remaining and the onions are translucent.
Look for: the chicken is completely browned with no pink remaining and the onions are translucent
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Add the sweet potato
Add the sweet potato, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes, black beans, mushroom stock, and water to the pot.
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Stir all ingredients together until evenly combined
Stir all ingredients together until evenly combined, then raise the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Look for: evenly combined, then raise the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil
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Reduce the heat to low
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the sweet potato pieces are fork-tender.
Look for: the sweet potato pieces are fork-tender
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Remove the pot from heat and let…
Remove the pot from heat and let the soup stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Ladle one portion into a bowl to…
Ladle one portion into a bowl to serve immediately, and store the remaining three portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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