Breastfeeding Friendly Apple & Sage Pot Roast Soup

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time2 hr 10 min

5.0

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Breastfeeding Friendly Apple & Sage Pot Roast Soup

This hearty, warming soup is the kind of meal that feels like it was made with intention — because it genuinely was. Tender chunks of seared beef chuck slow-simmer in rich bone broth alongside sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, and tart Granny Smith apples until everything is deeply flavorful and fall-apart soft. Fresh sage, thyme, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon give the broth a subtle, aromatic complexity that makes every spoonful feel nourishing rather than ordinary. For anyone nursing, the ingredient list here is doing a lot of quiet, thoughtful work. Bone broth brings collagen and minerals, the apple cider vinegar helps lift every bit of flavor from the pot, and anti-inflammatory additions like fresh ginger and turmeric round out a bowl that genuinely supports recovery and energy without relying on anything processed or hard to digest. The technique is straightforward — sear the beef in batches for that deep, caramelized crust, build the aromatics low and slow, then let the whole pot simmer until the meat is fork-tender and the broth is silky and rich. Finishing with fresh sage stirred in at the end keeps its flavor bright rather than bitter. Serve with a scatter of fresh parsley and you have a complete, satisfying meal that reheats beautifully for those days when cooking from scratch simply isn't an option.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
1 ½ tsp fine sea salt, divided
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch rounds
3 stalks celery, sliced ½-inch thick
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into ¾-inch chunks
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
6 cups bone broth
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into ¾-inch chunks
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch chunks
8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
2 sprigs fresh thyme

For serving

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Can be omitted
fresh parsley

Instructions

1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp of the salt.
2
Heat the coconut oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, add the beef in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply browned on at least two sides. Transfer the seared beef to a plate and set aside.

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