Paleo Root Vegetable & Herb Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

4.8

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This deeply nourishing soup is everything a cold day calls for — sweet potato, parsnips, and carrots simmered low and slow in rich bone broth until they're melt-tender and fragrant. Coconut oil, fresh ginger, and turmeric build a warming, golden base that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible before you've even added the vegetables. A handful of leafy greens stirred in at the end keeps things vibrant, while fresh parsley and thyme round out the flavor with a bright, herby finish. The apple cider vinegar added at the end is a small but smart move — it lifts the whole bowl and keeps the flavors from feeling heavy. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, this is one of those recipes where eating clean genuinely doesn't feel like a compromise. It's hearty enough to stand alone as a meal, and the bone broth base means you're getting real depth without relying on anything grain-based or off-limits. A squeeze of lemon right before serving takes it completely over the top.

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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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