Lupin Free Root Vegetable & Herb Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

4.8

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Warming, deeply nourishing, and built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, this root vegetable and herb soup is the kind of bowl that feels like a reset button on a cold or hectic day. Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato simmer low and slow in rich bone broth until they're melt-tender, while ginger and turmeric give the broth a golden, gently spiced depth that keeps you coming back for another spoonful. A handful of leafy greens stirred in at the end adds color and freshness without muddying the clean, herby flavor. The splash of apple cider vinegar right before serving is a small but brilliant move — it lifts everything and makes the vegetables taste more like themselves. For anyone navigating lupin avoidance, this recipe is naturally free of that legume-family ingredient without any substitutions or workarounds required; every component is straightforward and easy to verify. Packaged soups and broths can be surprisingly tricky to vet, so making this from scratch puts you fully in control of what goes into the pot. Finish with a squeeze of lemon if you want a little extra brightness, and don't be surprised if this becomes a regular on your weekly rotation.

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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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