Gut Friendly Root Vegetable & Herb Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

4.8

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This deeply nourishing soup is exactly the kind of bowl you want when your body needs a reset — warming, fragrant, and packed with vegetables that actually do something good for you. Coconut oil, fresh ginger, and turmeric build an aromatic base that smells incredible from the moment they hit the pan, while carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and celery simmer low and slow in bone broth until everything is meltingly tender. Bone broth is the real backbone here, bringing collagen and gut-supportive goodness that store-bought vegetable soups simply can't match. A splash of apple cider vinegar stirred in at the end brightens the whole pot and adds a gentle digestive boost without making the soup taste sour. Baby spinach or kale gets folded in at the last minute so it stays vibrant and holds onto its nutrients. Fresh parsley, thyme, and an optional squeeze of lemon keep the flavors lively rather than heavy, so this feels restorative without being bland. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to on repeat, especially on days when your gut needs a little extra love.

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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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