Hearty Beef and Vegetable Bone Broth Soup
A comforting, protein-rich soup simmered in nutrient-dense beef bone broth with colorful vegetables and herbs. Completely sugar-free and tailored for a satisfying, grounding meal.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
1 serving
Created together. Shared with you.
Made by Claire + Lila
Claire 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 HealthDigestive 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
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
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
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
How many are you cooking for?
The ingredient amounts update automatically.
Equipment
Oven
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
Cook along
Instructions
0 of 9 steps complete
Next: Heat olive oil in a large soup…
- 01
Heat olive oil in a large soup…
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
Tap card to mark done - 02
Add the ground beef to the pot
Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon into bite-sized crumbles, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until no pink remains and edges are browned.
Look for: no pink remains and edges are browned
Tap card to mark done - 03
Add chopped onion and carrot to the…
Add chopped onion and carrot to the pot, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until onions turn translucent and soft.
Look for: onions turn translucent and soft
Tap card to mark done - 04
Pour in the beef bone broth
Pour in the beef bone broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to build depth of flavor.
Tap card to mark done - 05
Bring the broth to a rolling boil…
Bring the broth to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
Allow: 10 minutes
Tap card to mark done - 06
Add trimmed green beans and diced zucchini…
Add trimmed green beans and diced zucchini to the pot, stirring well to submerge the vegetables.
Tap card to mark done - 07
Cover and simmer for an additional 8…
Cover and simmer for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until green beans are tender-crisp and zucchini is easily pierced with a fork.
Look for: green beans are tender-crisp and zucchini is easily pierced with a fork
Tap card to mark done - 08
Remove the pot from heat and stir…
Remove the pot from heat and stir in freshly chopped parsley.
Tap card to mark done - 09
Ladle into soup bowls and serve warm
Ladle into soup bowls and serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
Tap card to mark done
Made this recipe?
Leave a quick rating or a cooking tip for the next woman.
Your symptoms change. Your plan should too.
One good meal is a start. Your whole week is better.
Tell Lila what you like, what you avoid and which symptoms are loud today. She’ll turn that context into meals, targets and small adjustments that fit real life.