Yeast Free Rosemary-Garlic Pot Roast Soup
Rich, slow-simmered beef soup can feel off-limits when you're avoiding yeast, especially since so many store-bought broths and flavor shortcuts sneak in yeast extract or fermented additives. This recipe sidesteps all of that by building its deep, savory base from bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and a generous handful of fresh herbs — no hidden ingredients, no shortcuts that could cause a problem. The beef chuck is seared until a proper crust forms, which means every spoonful carries that slow-cooked, pot-roast flavor you'd expect from something that took all day. Carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and celery round out the bowl with hearty, naturally sweet vegetables that hold their shape after a long simmer. Rosemary, thyme, turmeric, and ginger do the heavy lifting on aroma and warmth, so the soup tastes complex without relying on anything processed. It's the kind of meal that fills the kitchen with an incredible smell and genuinely satisfies — comfort food that just happens to work beautifully for anyone keeping yeast out of their diet.
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6 servings
- 2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 cups bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef 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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