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Nightshade-Free Vegetable Beef Soup

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Ring in the start of Fall with this Nightshade-Free Vegetable Beef Soup.  It’s pure comfort on a cool night!

Nightshade-Free Vegetable Beef Soup {AIP Paleo, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Whole 30} | cleaneatingveggiegirl.comHallelujah!  Soup season is here!

Granted, I totally eat soup in the middle of Summer, but to be socially acceptable, today is “officially” soup day.  It is the first day of Fall, after all.

Nightshade-Free Vegetable Beef Soup {AIP Paleo, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Whole 30} | cleaneatingveggiegirl.comGrowing up, my dad was the big cook in our household.  Maybe that is why I am all for equal duties between a man and a woman in the home.  If a woman can cook then a man can cook.  And if a man can mow the grass then a woman can, too <– just don’t tell Jeremy this because I don’t particularly want to mow the grass.

Nightshade-Free Vegetable Beef Soup {AIP Paleo, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Whole 30} | cleaneatingveggiegirl.comBack to the topic of my dad.  When I think of all of the different meals he ever cooked for us, for some reason three meals really come to mind: his meatloaf, chicken and vegetable foil packets on the grill, and vegetable beef soup.

Nightshade-Free Vegetable Beef Soup {AIP Paleo, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Whole 30} | cleaneatingveggiegirl.comSince all of these recipes remind me of my dad and being at home, the idea of them generally brings me comfort.  And who doesn’t love comfort food, especially when it is healthy?  With the Recipe Redux theme for September being to cook up a favorite dish that reminds you of one of your first cooking experiences, a recipe inspired by my dad seemed pretty fitting.

Nightshade-Free Vegetable Beef Soup {AIP Paleo, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Whole 30} | cleaneatingveggiegirl.comSince traditional vegetable beef soup calls for tomato juice, it is a heck of a lot easier to make since it simply involves opening a can.  Maybe I need to start canning my nightshade-free “nomato” sauce… ?  But until then, we’ll have to make our own.  I personally like making my “nomato” sauce the night before so it is all ready to go when it’s time for soup making.  A little preparation goes a long way.  But do whatever meets your fancy!

Nightshade-Free Vegetable Beef Soup {AIP Paleo, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Whole 30} | cleaneatingveggiegirl.comNightshade-Free Vegetable Beef Soup
AIP Paleo, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Soy-Free, Nightshade-Free, Whole 30

Serves 6 to 8

Ingredients

For the “nomato” sauce:
2 cups of frozen or fresh butternut squash, cubed
2 cups of raw carrots, chopped
1/2 of a medium red onion
2 TB of extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp of fine sea salt
5 small steamed beets (I used one package of these)
1 cup of broth (I used leftover mushroom broth from my fridge)

For the soup:
1 LB of organic, grassfed ground beef (can also use beef stew meat)
2 TB organic virgin coconut oil
1 large leek, chopped
1 small yellow onion, chopped
4 stalks of celery, chopped
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
4 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped into half-inch pieces
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into half-inch pieces
1 small head of green cabbage, chopped
6 cups of bone broth (I used turkey)
2 tsp of fine sea salt
2 tsp of onion powder
2 tsp of dried thyme
1 tsp of dried basil
10 oz of frozen kale
1/4 cup of fresh curly parsley, diced
chopped green onions, optional

Directions

1. Begin by making the “nomato” sauce.  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.  Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking sheet or parchment paper.  Toss butternut squash, carrots, onion, olive oil, and salt until well-coated.  Roast for approximately 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through, or until golden.

Combine the roasted vegetables, steamed beets, and broth in a food processor.  Process for approximately one to two minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides, or until creamy.  Set aside, or refrigerate overnight.

2. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium heat.  While the beef is cooking, wash, peel, and cut the veggies.  Refrigerate the cooked beef until you are ready to add it to the soup.

3. In a large stock pot or dutch oven, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat.  Once hot, lower to medium and add leek, onion, celery, and ginger.  Saute for three to five minutes, or until softened.

4. Stir in parsnips, sweet potatoes, and cabbage.  Saute for an additional three to five minutes.

5. Add broth and seasonings, raise the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.  Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.  Be sure to stir the soup every 15 minutes.

6. Stir in frozen kale.  Continue cooking for an additional ten minutes, or until heated through.  Add “nomato” sauce, cooked beef, and fresh parsley.  Simmer until warm.  Top with green onions, if desired

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  • Lani July 16, 2017, 7:28 pm
    How much nomato sauce does this recipe need? For instance, if I made a big batch of sauce earlier, how much should I throw in the soup?
    • ClnEatingVegGrl July 17, 2017, 8:29 am
      For the soup I simply use the entire batch that the recipe calls for. I have never measured how much it comes out to, but if I had to guess it is likely about 1 to 1/2 cups. You can also start with 1 cup and add more based on taste.
  • Connie September 20, 2017, 2:23 pm
    Does this soup freeze well?
    • ClnEatingVegGrl September 28, 2017, 5:58 pm
      I have frozen it several times with success!
  • Cindy Madsen September 25, 2017, 11:23 am
    Where do you find steamed beets?
    • ClnEatingVegGrl September 28, 2017, 5:58 pm
      I can usually find them in the produce section of my local grocery store, near the salad mixes.
  • Marcella March 24, 2018, 4:23 pm
    do you put the frozen butternut squash on the pan to roast?
    • ClnEatingVegGrl March 26, 2018, 8:31 am
      Yes, you roast it from frozen.
  • Kim September 16, 2018, 1:15 pm
    Cabbage & it’s friends like kale don’t like me. What can be substituted for them or can I leave them out altogether? I cannot do corn either. Thanks.
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 26, 2018, 10:36 am
      You can certainly leave them out. I also feel like zucchini would be really good in this soup!
  • Mary Was lf October 12, 2018, 11:51 am
    Do you know how many carbs are in a cup of this soup?
    • ClnEatingVegGrl October 26, 2018, 10:33 am
      Unfortunately, I do not. I'm guessing you can find a calculator online to help with that, though.
  • Angela October 4, 2022, 4:29 pm
    Love this is nightshade free!!
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