Whole 30 Apple & Sage Pot Roast Soup

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time2 hr 10 min

5.0

(11)

This hearty, warming soup is the kind of meal that makes you want to curl up with a big bowl and not move for a while. Chunks of beef chuck are seared until deeply browned, then slow-simmered in bone broth with sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, and Granny Smith apples until everything is tender and the flavors have melded into something genuinely special. The combination of fresh sage, ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon gives the broth a subtle warmth and complexity that feels far more sophisticated than the effort involved. Tart apple and a splash of apple cider vinegar cut through the richness of the beef beautifully, keeping every spoonful bright and balanced rather than heavy. Every single ingredient here is compliant right out of the gate — coconut oil for searing, bone broth as the base, and no sneaky additives to second-guess at the store. It's the kind of deeply satisfying, whole-food cooking that makes a reset feel less like a restriction and more like a genuine upgrade to your weeknight dinner rotation.

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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)

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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