Almond Free Rosemary-Garlic Beef and Root Vegetable Soup

Total time2 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time2 hr 10 min

Almond Free Rosemary-Garlic Beef and Root Vegetable Soup

Hearty, fragrant, and deeply satisfying, this rosemary-garlic beef and root vegetable soup is the kind of pot that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible from the moment the sear hits the pan. Chunks of beef chuck are browned until a serious crust forms, then slow-simmered in bone broth with carrots, parsnips, turnips, sweet potato, and celery until everything is fall-apart tender and the broth is rich with flavor. Fresh rosemary, garlic, ginger, and turmeric build a layered, aromatic base that feels nourishing without being fussy. A splash of apple cider vinegar lifts all those browned bits off the bottom of the pot, adding a subtle brightness that keeps the soup from feeling heavy. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food — no packaged seasonings, no nut-based thickeners, nothing that requires label-checking for hidden almond derivatives. It's a genuinely clean, comforting bowl that works just as well for a quiet weeknight as it does for feeding a crowd on a cold weekend afternoon.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the soup

2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
2 tbsp coconut oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
8 cups bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 stalks celery, sliced into ½-inch pieces

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp fine sea salt.
2
Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, add the beef in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side, until a deep brown crust forms and the pieces release easily from the pot. Transfer the seared beef to a plate and repeat with the remaining batch.

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