Paraben Free Maple & Apple Cider Pot Roast Soup
This is the kind of slow-cooked, deeply savory soup that makes the whole house smell incredible — warm spices, sweet maple, and tangy apple cider vinegar layering into a broth that tastes like it simmered all day (because it did). Chunks of beef chuck are seared until deeply browned before joining carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes in a rich bone broth, building real complexity from genuinely clean ingredients. Coconut oil and coconut aminos stand in for more processed pantry staples, keeping every component straightforward and free from synthetic additives that sneak into conventional condiments and cooking fats. The touch of turmeric and ginger adds warmth without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the root vegetables, and the maple syrup rounds out the broth in a way that feels intentional rather than sugary. For anyone navigating preservative-heavy ingredient lists at the grocery store, this recipe is a relief — every item is whole, recognizable, and easy to source clean. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley at the end brightens the whole bowl and makes it look as good as it tastes.
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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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