High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Root Vegetable & Herb Soup
This deeply nourishing soup is built on a foundation of sweet root vegetables, warming aromatics, and rich bone broth — the kind of bowl that feels like it's actually doing something good for you. Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato simmer until perfectly tender, soaking up the fragrant blend of garlic, ginger, and turmeric along the way. A handful of leafy greens stirred in at the end keeps things vibrant and fresh, while a splash of apple cider vinegar at the finish brightens the whole pot beautifully. Packaged soups and store-bought broths are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners you never asked for, which makes a homemade version like this one genuinely worth the effort. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — nothing processed, nothing with a suspicious label. Coconut oil, fresh herbs, and real bone broth do all the heavy lifting, so you get deep, satisfying flavor without any hidden additives. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all season long.
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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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