Fructose Free Maple & Apple Cider Pot Roast Soup
This hearty, slow-simmered pot roast soup is the kind of bowl that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible — deeply savory beef, sweet root vegetables, and a broth that's rich with warming spices. Managing fructose intake often means scrutinizing every sauce and seasoning on the shelf, but this recipe keeps things straightforward with whole, recognizable ingredients and no hidden high-fructose additions. The small amount of pure maple syrup adds just a whisper of sweetness that stays well within a low-fructose approach, while apple cider vinegar brings brightness without the fructose load of fruit juice or conventional sweeteners. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce and add a subtle umami depth that makes the broth taste like it's been going all day — because it has. Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes become meltingly tender after a long, gentle simmer, soaking up all that spiced, herb-scented broth. Searing the beef in batches before building the soup is the move that takes this from good to genuinely great, locking in color and flavor that carries through every spoonful. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a complete, satisfying meal that feels indulgent without any of the ingredient stress.
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6 servings
For the soup
- 2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 6 cups bone broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp of the salt.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. 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 set aside.
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