AIP Friendly Spinach Soup with Crispy Bacon
This vibrant green soup is rich, warming, and deeply satisfying — the kind of bowl that feels like genuine comfort food rather than a compromise. Full-fat coconut milk gives it a silky, velvety body, while leeks, garlic, ginger, and turmeric build a layered, aromatic base that smells incredible as it simmers. The whole pot gets blended smooth, so every spoonful is luxuriously creamy without a single grain or legume in sight. Sourcing soup that works within the autoimmune protocol can be genuinely tricky — most store-bought options sneak in nightshades, seed-based spices, or additives that knock you right out of compliance. Here, every ingredient is intentional: uncured bacon with no added spices, AIP-compliant bone broth, and a short, clean spice list that keeps things protocol-friendly from start to finish. The crispy bacon crumbled on top adds a salty, smoky crunch that makes the whole dish feel indulgent rather than restrictive. It serves four and comes together in one pot, making it an easy weeknight win you'll want on regular rotation.
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4 servings
- 6 slices uncured pork bacon, no added spices sugar or sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced and rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 4 cups bone broth, homemade or aip-compliant brand
- 10 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until the fat has rendered and the slices are crisp, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside. Pour off all but 1 tbsp of the rendered fat and reserve the skillet.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
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