Tuscan White Bean and Turkey Sausage Soup
A rich, comforting soup packed with savory turkey sausage, creamy cannoli beans, and fresh kale in a warm garlic-herb broth. Designed for cozy weekend batch cooking with high protein in every bowl.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Weslyn + Lila
Weslyn 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
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep Ahead: You can chop all vegetables the day before and store them in the fridge to speed up weekend cooking.
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Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add the ground turkey sausage to the…
Add the ground turkey sausage to the heated pot. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned and cooked through with no pink remaining
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Add the diced yellow onion
Add the diced yellow onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onion turns translucent.
Look for: the vegetables soften and the onion turns translucent
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Stir in the minced garlic
Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, rinsed cannellini beans, and diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir to combine thoroughly.
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Bring the broth to a boil over…
Bring the broth to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Uncover the pot and stir in the…
Uncover the pot and stir in the chopped kale. Cook uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes until the kale wilts and becomes tender.
Look for: the kale wilts and becomes tender
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Remove the pot from the heat
Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and sea salt.
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Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately
Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately. Store remaining soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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