Emulsifier Free Root Vegetable & Herb Soup
Warm, deeply nourishing, and built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, this root vegetable and herb soup is the kind of bowl that feels like it's doing you genuine good. Coconut oil stands in as the cooking fat, aromatics like fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric build a fragrant base, and hearty carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato give the broth real body and sweetness. For anyone navigating emulsifier-free eating, packaged soups and broths are often a minefield of additives and stabilizers — this one sidesteps all of that by relying on bone broth and nothing but honest kitchen staples. A handful of leafy greens stirred in at the end adds color and a subtle earthiness, while apple cider vinegar brightens the whole pot just before serving. Fresh parsley and thyme keep things lively, and a squeeze of lemon juice at the table pulls every flavor into focus. It's the kind of recipe that proves clean, simple cooking doesn't have to sacrifice depth or satisfaction.
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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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