Coconut Ginger Parsnip Soup
This Coconut Ginger Parsnip Soup is a powerhouse for gut healing with the star ingredient being bone broth. Bone broth is detoxifying, calming, collagen-rich, and anti-inflammatory. When consumed regularly, the result is often a nice gentle reset of the digestive system, increased energy, clarity of mind, and improvement of skin. But every single ingredient here is beneficial in reducing inflammation and initiating healing in the body. Make a double batch of this one and freeze it so you always have this healing meal at your ready.
Coconut Ginger Parsnip Soup
Servings: 5
Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) coconut oil
- 3 celery stalks , diced
- 1 onion , diced
- 3 large parsnips , peeled and diced
- 2 large carrots , peeled and diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic , minced
- 5 cups (1.2 L) chicken bone broth
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger root , peeled and grated
- Sea salt , to taste
- 2 teaspoons (2 g) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups (90 g) chopped kale
- 2 cups (60 g) chopped spinach
- 1 cup (240 mL) organic canned coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large heavy pot. Add celery, onion, parsnips, and carrots. Sauté about 2-3 minutes, until vegetables soften. Add garlic and sauté for another minute. Add bone broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and add ginger, salt, thyme, and pepper and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until parsnips and carrots are tender. Add kale, spinach, coconut milk, and lemon juice and simmer until kale and spinach are wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
- Note: You can easily make your own broth in large quantities and freeze it. You can find my simple recipe at healingthegut.com/healing-bone-broth but there are also wonderful bone broth options available in the freezer sections of healthy grocery stores.
Notes
This soup is a powerhouse for gut healing with the star ingredient being bone broth. Bone broth is detoxifying, calming, collagen-rich, and anti-inflammatory. When consumed regularly, the result is often a nice, gentle reset of the digestive system, increased energy, clarity of mind, and improvement of skin. But every single ingredient here is beneficial in reducing inflammation and initiating healing in the body. Make a double batch of this one and freeze it so you always have this healing meal ready.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Ginger Parsnip Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 15g75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 146mg6%
Potassium 814mg23%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 7908IU158%
Vitamin C 57mg69%
Calcium 121mg12%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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