High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Maple & Apple Cider Pot Roast Soup
This hearty, slow-simmered soup is the kind of bowl that makes you want to pull a blanket over your lap and stay there all afternoon. Deeply browned beef chuck, sweet potatoes, carrots, and parsnips come together in a rich bone broth that gets its subtle sweetness from pure maple syrup and apple cider vinegar — no corn syrup, no shortcuts, no mystery ingredients. That distinction matters more than it sounds, because so many store-bought broths, sauces, and flavor boosters sneak in high fructose corn syrup under names you'd never recognize on a label. Here, every drop of flavor is earned the honest way: a proper sear on the beef, aromatics cooked low and slow, and warm spices like turmeric and ginger that bloom right into the broth. Coconut aminos adds a gentle savory depth without any of the additives found in conventional soy sauce or Worcestershire-style products. The result is a broth that tastes like it simmered all day — because it did — with fork-tender beef and vegetables that practically melt. A handful of fresh parsley over the top is all it needs before hitting the table.
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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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