Fructose Free Ginger-Garlic Greens Soup

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

5.0

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This deeply nourishing soup is built on a base of warming aromatics — fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric — that bloom in coconut oil before a rich bone broth brings everything together. Carrots, celery, lacinato kale, baby bok choy, and spinach pile in for a bowl that feels restorative and genuinely satisfying without relying on any high-fructose ingredients. Managing fructose intake can make soups tricky, since many recipes lean on onion-heavy bases, garlic in large quantities, or sweetened broths — but here the amounts are measured and the broth is clean, so you stay in control of exactly what goes in. Coconut aminos add a gentle savory depth in place of soy sauce, and a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens the whole pot without tipping the balance. The greens go in at the end so they stay vibrant and just tender, giving every spoonful real texture. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh herbs if you like, and you have a bowl that tastes like it took all day but comes together with straightforward, unfussy technique.

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
6 cups bone broth
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 small bunch lacinato kale (about 4 oz), stems removed, leaves roughly chopped
2 cups baby spinach
2 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
1–2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
lemon wedges, for squeezing (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 and fresh ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute — watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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