Artificial Flavors Free Root Vegetable & Herb Soup
Warm, deeply nourishing, and built entirely from real ingredients you can actually pronounce, this root vegetable and herb soup is the kind of bowl that makes you feel genuinely taken care of. Coconut oil, fresh ginger, garlic, and ground turmeric form an aromatic base that gives the broth a golden hue and a subtle warmth without relying on any packaged flavor shortcuts. Carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and celery simmer low and slow in bone broth until everything is meltingly tender and the whole pot smells incredible. A finishing stir of spinach or kale, fresh parsley, thyme, and a splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the whole thing up and adds layers that taste like they took way more effort than they did. For anyone tired of scanning soup labels for mystery flavor additives, this recipe is a genuine relief — every single element is a whole food doing honest work. A squeeze of lemon right before serving pulls it all together and makes the flavors pop in the best possible way. It's the kind of soup you'll want to make on a Sunday and eat all week.
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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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