Low Sugar Root Vegetable & Herb Soup
This is the kind of soup that tastes like it took all day but comes together in a single pot with nothing but whole, honest ingredients. Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato simmer in rich bone broth until completely tender, soaking up the warmth of ginger, turmeric, and garlic along the way. A handful of leafy greens stirred in at the end keeps things bright and fresh, while apple cider vinegar adds just enough lift to make every spoonful feel alive. The natural sweetness here comes entirely from the root vegetables themselves — no sweeteners, no hidden additives, just real food doing what it does best. That can be surprisingly hard to guarantee with store-bought soups, where added sugars sneak into broths, seasoning blends, and even canned vegetables. Making it from scratch with these straightforward ingredients puts you fully in control. A squeeze of lemon at the end is optional, but it really does tie the whole bowl together.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 6 cups bone broth
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach or chopped kale, packed
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic, ginger, and turmeric and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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