Nutmeg Free Root Vegetable & Herb Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

4.8

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Warm, deeply nourishing, and built on a lineup of humble root vegetables, this soup is the kind of bowl that makes you feel genuinely taken care of. Coconut oil, fresh ginger, and turmeric lay down an aromatic base that's earthy and a little bright, while carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato simmer in bone broth until perfectly tender. A handful of leafy greens stirred in at the end keeps things vibrant, and a splash of apple cider vinegar at the finish lifts the whole pot with just the right amount of tang. For anyone avoiding nutmeg, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — so many cozy, warming soups sneak it in as a background spice, but every bit of depth here comes from turmeric, thyme, garlic, and ginger instead. Nothing hidden, nothing to second-guess. It's the kind of recipe you can make with total confidence, knowing exactly what's in every spoonful. 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 cold-weather 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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