Creamy Tuscan Sausage and Tortellini Bone Broth Soup
A comforting, high-protein soup featuring sliced chicken apple sausage, tender tortellini, sweet bell peppers, and wilted kale in a rich bone broth and Greek yogurt base.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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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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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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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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.
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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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Instructions
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Heat 0.5 tbsp olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) for 1 minute.
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Add 0.25 yellow onion and 1 garlic clove to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
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Add 100g chicken apple sausage and 0
Add 100g chicken apple sausage and 0.25 red bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until the sausage is browned and peppers begin to soften.
Look for: the sausage is browned and peppers begin to soften
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Pour in 1 cup chicken bone broth
Pour in 1 cup chicken bone broth, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Add 60g cheese tortellini to the simmering…
Add 60g cheese tortellini to the simmering broth and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the pasta is tender.
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Stir in 0.5 cup kale and allow it to wilt in the heat for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Remove the pot from the heat source…
Remove the pot from the heat source and let cool for 2 minutes before gently whisking in 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Look for: smooth and creamy
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Ladle into a bowl and serve warm
Ladle into a bowl and serve warm. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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