Low Iodine 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 feels like a reset — warming, deeply savory, and packed with vegetables that do real work. Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato simmer until completely tender in a rich bone broth base, while fresh ginger and turmeric give the whole pot a gentle, aromatic depth that builds beautifully as it cooks. A handful of leafy greens stirred in at the end keeps things bright and fresh, and a splash of apple cider vinegar right before serving ties everything together with just enough brightness. For anyone navigating a low-iodine protocol, soups can feel like a minefield — canned broths, seasoning packets, and processed ingredients often sneak in unwanted additives. This recipe sidesteps all of that by leaning on whole root vegetables, coconut oil, and fresh herbs, with fine sea salt (not iodized) keeping the seasoning clean and compliant. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes the whole cooking process feel a lot less stressful. Finish each bowl with a squeeze of lemon juice if you have it — it's a small touch that makes the flavors pop in the best way.

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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
Chef's tip
Fine sea salt and table salt measure the same - no conversion needed.
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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