MSG Free Root Vegetable & Herb Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

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This deeply nourishing soup is built on a foundation of sweet potato, parsnips, carrots, and bone broth — the kind of bowl that feels like it's actually doing something good for you while you eat it. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which matters a lot when you're trying to avoid the hidden additives that sneak into so many packaged soups and store-bought broths. The aromatics — fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric — bloom in coconut oil before the vegetables even hit the pot, layering in warmth and depth without relying on any flavor enhancers. A splash of apple cider vinegar stirred in at the end brightens everything up and gives the broth that satisfying, complex finish you'd expect from something that simmered all day. Baby spinach or kale wilts in right at the end, adding color and a little earthiness without going mushy. It's the kind of recipe that proves clean, simple cooking doesn't have to mean bland — just smart, thoughtful ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do.

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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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