Gut Friendly Maple & Apple Cider Pot Roast Soup
This deeply comforting pot roast soup is the kind of bowl that feels like it's doing something good for you from the very first spoonful — because it genuinely is. Bone broth forms the nourishing base, bringing natural collagen and gut-supportive properties that store-bought soups simply can't match. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a touch of pure maple syrup create a subtle sweet-tart depth that makes the broth taste like it simmered all day — which, to be fair, it kind of does. Turmeric and ginger are worked in early so their anti-inflammatory warmth blooms into every bite, while coconut aminos keep things savory without any of the additives found in conventional soy sauce. The beef chuck is seared hard before slow-simmering until it practically falls apart, and the carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes add gentle fiber that's easy on digestion. Fresh thyme and rosemary do the heavy lifting on aromatics, so you get a complex, herb-forward broth with no mystery ingredients. Finish it with a handful of flat-leaf parsley and you've got a bowl that's as beautiful as it is restorative.
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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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