Mushroom Free Ginger-Garlic Greens Soup

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

5.0

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This bright, nourishing soup is built on a deeply aromatic base of fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric bloomed in coconut oil — and the result is a broth that tastes like it has been simmering all day, even though it comes together in well under an hour. Three different greens — lacinato kale, baby spinach, and bok choy — go in at staggered stages so each one hits the bowl with the right texture, tender but never mushy. Coconut aminos and a splash of apple cider vinegar round out the bone broth with a subtle savory depth and just enough brightness to make every spoonful feel alive. For anyone navigating a diet that rules out fungi, soups can be a minefield since mushrooms sneak into so many broths, umami-boosting powders, and restaurant-style bases — but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward with zero hidden fungi to worry about. The whole pot is finished with scallions, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lemon that lifts the flavors right before serving. It is the kind of weeknight soup that feels genuinely restorative without asking much of you at the stove.

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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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