Slow Cooker Turkey Lentil and Winter Vegetable Soup
A rich, warming crockpot soup filled with lean ground turkey, tender lentils, and hearty winter vegetables in savory beef bone broth. Naturally gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free for effortless winter nutrition.
Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
Makes
1 serving
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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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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
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
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze in single-serving portions for up to 3 months.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil.
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Add the ground turkey and minced garlic…
Add the ground turkey and minced garlic clove, breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon for 5 to 7 minutes until no pink remains.
Look for: no pink remains
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Transfer the cooked turkey to the slow…
Transfer the cooked turkey to the slow cooker insert.
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Add the brown lentils
Add the brown lentils, chopped carrots, chopped pumpkin, and beef bone broth to the slow cooker.
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Cover with the lid and cook on…
Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours (or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours) until the lentils and pumpkin are fork-tender.
Look for: the lentils and pumpkin are fork-tender
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Stir in the fresh spinach 10 minutes…
Stir in the fresh spinach 10 minutes before serving, allowing it to wilt in the hot broth.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Ladle into a soup bowl and enjoy…
Ladle into a soup bowl and enjoy warm.
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