Eggless Apple & Sage Pot Roast Soup

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time2 hr 10 min

This is the kind of soup that makes the whole house smell like a cozy autumn afternoon — deeply savory beef, sweet apple, earthy parsnip, and warm spices all simmering together into something genuinely special. Chunks of beef chuck are seared until deeply browned before joining a pot of bone broth, sweet potato, Granny Smith apple, and fresh sage, building layers of flavor that taste like they took far more effort than they did. The apple cider vinegar deglazes all those caramelized bits from the bottom of the pot, and a touch of Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and fresh ginger give the broth a subtle warmth that keeps you coming back for another spoonful. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of eggs, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-checking required — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. The long, low simmer transforms the beef into fork-tender, shreddable pieces that practically melt into the broth alongside the soft vegetables and fruit. Fresh sage stirred in at the end adds a fragrant, herby finish that ties the whole bowl together beautifully. Serve it with a sprinkle of parsley and you've got a deeply satisfying one-pot meal that feels both rustic and a little bit elegant.

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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
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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)

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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