Sesame Free Root Vegetable & Herb Soup

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

4.8

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This deeply nourishing soup is built on a foundation of sweet potato, parsnips, and carrots simmered low and slow in bone broth until everything is melt-tender and fragrant. Coconut oil carries the aromatics — garlic, fresh ginger, and turmeric — into every corner of the pot, giving the broth a warm golden color and a gentle, earthy depth. A handful of leafy greens stirred in at the end adds brightness and a little body, while fresh parsley and thyme keep the whole thing tasting alive rather than heavy. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the finish pulls all the flavors into focus in a way that's subtle but makes a real difference. For anyone navigating sesame allergies, this kind of recipe is a relief — every ingredient is straightforward, there are no hidden pastes or blended sauces to second-guess, and the flavor comes entirely from whole vegetables and herbs. It's the kind of bowl that feels restorative on a cold evening and reheats beautifully the next day.

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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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