Barley Free Apple & Sage Zucchini Soup
This silky blended soup is the kind of bowl that surprises you — sweet-tart Granny Smith apple and tender zucchini come together in a way that feels both unexpected and completely natural. Warm spices like turmeric and Ceylon cinnamon give it a gentle depth, while fresh sage and a splash of apple cider vinegar keep everything bright and balanced. Coconut oil and bone broth form the backbone here, so every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify — no hidden grain derivatives to stress over. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, soups can be a minefield of thickeners and stock additives, but this one builds its body entirely from blended vegetables and fruit. The result is a velvety, naturally thick texture that needs nothing extra to feel luxurious. A drizzle of full-fat coconut milk swirled on top right before serving makes it look like something from a restaurant, even though the whole process is genuinely simple. It's the kind of recipe you'll want on rotation all through fall and winter.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 2 medium zucchini (about 1 lb total), roughly chopped
- 2 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 3 cups bone broth
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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