Nightshade Free Maple & Apple Cider Pot Roast Soup
This hearty, slow-simmered soup delivers everything you love about a classic pot roast — fall-apart beef, tender root vegetables, and a deeply savory broth — without a single nightshade in sight. No tomatoes, no peppers, no paprika; just clean, warming ingredients that build incredible flavor on their own. The secret is in the layering: a hard sear on the beef, bloomed turmeric and ginger, and a broth brightened with apple cider vinegar and a touch of maple syrup that gives the whole pot a subtle sweet-savory depth. Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes step in as the vegetable backbone, soaking up all that richness as they simmer low and slow alongside the beef. Coconut aminos add a gentle umami note that rounds everything out without relying on any of the usual suspect sauces that tend to sneak nightshades into otherwise safe dishes. It's the kind of bowl that tastes like it took serious effort, but the Dutch oven does most of the heavy lifting once everything is in. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a showstopper that's as nourishing as it is satisfying.
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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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