Beef Free Root Vegetable & Herb Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

4.8

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This hearty, golden soup is the kind of bowl that makes you feel genuinely taken care of — warm, nourishing, and packed with real flavor from root to rim. Coconut oil, fresh ginger, and turmeric build an aromatic base that gives the broth a subtle depth and gorgeous color, while carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato turn silky and tender after a gentle simmer. A handful of leafy greens stirred in at the end keeps things bright and fresh, and a splash of apple cider vinegar at the finish ties every layer together beautifully. The bone broth here is poultry or pork-based rather than beef, so it delivers all that rich, collagen-forward body without any of the red meat concerns. It's the kind of recipe that proves skipping beef doesn't mean skipping satisfaction — this soup is deeply savory and completely filling on its own terms. A squeeze of lemon right before serving lifts the whole thing and makes it feel almost restaurant-worthy. Simple enough for a weeknight, impressive enough to serve to guests.

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Ingredients

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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