Red Meat Allergy Friendly Apple & Sage Zucchini Soup
This velvety blended soup is a genuinely surprising combination — sweet-tart Granny Smith apple, tender zucchini, and earthy fresh sage come together in a way that feels both comforting and a little unexpected. The warming backbone of turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh ginger gives every spoonful a gentle, aromatic depth without tipping into anything heavy or overpowering. Because the whole recipe is built around vegetables, fruit, and bone broth, there is no red meat anywhere in the pot, making it a naturally safe and satisfying choice when avoiding beef, lamb, or pork. Coconut oil and full-fat coconut milk keep everything rich and silky without relying on dairy, so the texture is luxurious even though the ingredient list stays clean and straightforward. A splash of apple cider vinegar stirred in at the end brightens the whole bowl and keeps the sweetness of the apple in check. It blends down to a completely smooth, restaurant-worthy puree that looks stunning with a swirl of coconut milk and a few scattered sage leaves on top. Whether you are cooking for someone with a red meat allergy or just want a bowl of something nourishing and a little different, this one is worth keeping in regular rotation.
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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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