Citrus Free Root Vegetable & Herb Soup
Warming, deeply savory, and packed with earthy root vegetables, this soup is the kind of bowl that feels like genuine nourishment from the first spoonful. Coconut oil, fresh ginger, and ground turmeric build an aromatic base that gives the broth a golden hue and a gentle, complex depth without relying on any citrus at all. Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato simmer until perfectly tender in a rich bone broth, while baby spinach or kale gets stirred in at the end for a hit of color and nutrients. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the finish does the quiet work of brightening every flavor — no lemon or orange needed to make this soup sing. For those who need to avoid citrus entirely, the lemon juice listed for serving is clearly marked optional, so you can skip it without losing anything essential. Fresh parsley and thyme round out the herb profile beautifully, keeping the whole pot fragrant and lively. This is a genuinely satisfying, fuss-free recipe that proves hearty, flavorful soup never has to depend on citrus to taste complete.
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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)
Can be omittedlemon juice
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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