Stovetop Chicken and Cannellini Bean Soup
A nourishing, comforting chicken soup packed with vibrant carrots, zucchini, and creamy white beans. Perfectly suited for a warm, steadying weekend lunch or dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Laura + Lila
Laura 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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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.
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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
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in…
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Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until shimmered.
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Add 0.5 pcs chopped medium yellow onion, 1 pcs chopped carrot, and 1 pcs chopped celery stalk. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
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Add 2 pcs minced garlic cloves and…
Add 2 pcs minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in 2 cups (480ml) chicken stock
Pour in 2 cups (480ml) chicken stock, then add 150g raw chicken breast, 0.5 cups drained cannellini beans, and 0.5 pcs chopped zucchini. Bring liquid to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot with a lid, and simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender.
Look for: chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender
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Transfer chicken breast to a plate using…
Transfer chicken breast to a plate using tongs. Shred using two forks, then return shredded chicken to the pot.
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Stir in 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon…
Stir in 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 2 more minutes to combine flavors.
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Ladle into a bowl and serve warm
Ladle into a bowl and serve warm.
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