This hearty, slow-simmered soup is the kind of bowl that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible — warm spices, citrus brightness, and deeply savory beef all coming together in one pot. Chunks of beef chuck are seared until deeply browned before a long, gentle simmer breaks them down into fork-tender, melt-in-your-mouth pieces that practically fall apart on their own. The broth gets its gorgeous depth from cranberry juice, fresh orange zest and juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, balanced by turmeric, Ceylon cinnamon, and fresh thyme and rosemary. Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato add body and natural sweetness, while a final handful of fresh cranberries bursts into the broth at the end, deepening the color and adding a subtle tartness that keeps every spoonful interesting. Lupin is a legume-derived ingredient that quietly shows up in flour blends, pasta, and packaged broths — here, every component is straightforward and easy to verify, especially if you reach for a homemade or clearly labeled additive-free bone broth. This is the kind of recipe that rewards patience: the longer it simmers, the richer and more complex the broth becomes. Ladle it into deep bowls with a scatter of fresh parsley and you have a showstopper that feels equally at home on a weeknight or a slow Sunday afternoon.
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Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp fine sea salt. Heat the coconut oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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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 repeat with the remaining pieces.
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