PCOS Friendly Root Vegetable & Herb Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

4.8

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PCOS Friendly Root Vegetable & Herb Soup

This deeply nourishing soup is built around a lineup of root vegetables and anti-inflammatory ingredients that genuinely pull their weight. Carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato simmer low and slow in bone broth until they're completely tender, creating a broth that's rich, savory, and satisfying without relying on anything processed or blood-sugar-spiking. The ginger, turmeric, and garlic cooked down in coconut oil form an aromatic base that does double duty — adding serious depth of flavor while supporting the kind of whole-food approach that works well for managing hormonal balance. Leafy greens like spinach or kale get stirred in at the end so they stay bright and nutrient-dense rather than turning to mush. A splash of apple cider vinegar right before serving lifts the whole pot and balances the natural sweetness of the root vegetables beautifully. It's the kind of recipe that feels like a reset — warming, clean, and genuinely filling without leaving you in a slump an hour later. A squeeze of lemon over the top before serving is optional, but honestly, don't skip it.

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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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