Legume 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 fragrant base of fresh garlic, grated ginger, and bloomed turmeric — the kind of aromatics that make the whole kitchen smell incredible before you've even added the broth. Bone broth gives the base a rich, silky body, while carrots, celery, lacinato kale, bok choy, and baby spinach pile in layer after layer of color and texture. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a hit of coconut aminos at the end sharpen everything up and add a subtle savory depth that keeps you going back for another spoonful. For anyone navigating a legume-free approach, soups can be a minefield — so many rely on lentils, chickpeas, or bean-based thickeners to feel satisfying. This one skips all of that entirely and still delivers serious substance through the greens, root vegetables, and collagen-rich broth. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork about hidden legume derivatives sneaking in. Finish each bowl with fresh herbs, a few sliced scallions, and a squeeze of lemon, and you've got something that feels both restorative and genuinely craveable.

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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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