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Creamy Root Vegetable Soup - dairy free, paleo, with low carb and AIP option

by Adrienne 18 Comments Published November 12, 2015 Updated: Oct 07, 2020

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This Creamy Root Vegetable Soup is warm and delicious and loaded with tons of nutrition from vegetables and more. Plus it's dairy-free and paleo, with options for the low-carb and AIP diet so it works for almost any special diet.

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The winter season always requires some imagination in the produce department since there's no summer bounty overflowing anywhere! I try and stick to seasonal produce as it almost always tastes better and is usually much less expensive.

Root vegetables are especially tasty this time of year.  Couple that with the cool weather and a root vegetable soup is born!

This winter has seen my soup craving shifting into overdrive.  I want it everyday.

I have one daughter who would happily be my partner in crime in this endeavor, but the other three members of the troop...well not so much.  So I've taken to making a small batch at lunch and serving some soup as side for the dinner hour!

root vegetable soup in wooden bowl with wooden spoon

More On this Creamy Root Vegetable Soup

Here is a cream soup that is warm, comforting, slightly sweet and oh, so satisfying!  I was inspired by a recipe I discovered in La Tartine Gourmande, a new cookbook written by Beatrice Peltre. I've admired her food photography for some time and hoped to gain some new ideas...and I did!  Along the way, I drooled over her myriad of creative, gourmet recipes too! I've used an assortment of root vegetables in this soup.

Celery root is quite literally the root ball from which celery grows.  It is the ugly duckling of the bunch, but is a true star!  (Note from Adrienne-it's one of the most low carb of the root veggies as well.  And added bonus.)

With the celery root, you get celery flavor, but a creamy and smooth texture, whereas regular celery can be stringy and bitter. Parsnip is more familiar, the white carrot in the family! I've used both garnet yams and Japanese sweet potatoes to make this--the only real difference is the color!

If you prefer a thick soup, you will want to simmer until the liquid is mostly absorbed.  Play with it--adding more or less liquid in the last step is easy enough!

More Healthy Soup Options

For some more delectable soups, how about:

  1. Easy Mexican Tortilla Soup (paleo options) - Fast, flavorful, and kid pleasing!
  2. Creamy Ham & Potato Soup (dairy free) - Everyone is always surprised at how delicious this simple soup is--only a few ingredients make magic!
  3. Easy Thai Chicken Soup (paleo) - Always a crowd pleaser.  It receives rave reviews in all the places I have shared it--just like visiting a Thai restaurant.
  4. Another Thai Chicken Soup with loads of health-boosting ingredients.

root vegetable soup in wooden bowl with wooden spoon

Recipe Notes

  • Coconut oil or olive oil can be used instead of ghee for AIP.
  • See this post for some great tips on peeling garlic.
  • For low carb, sub chayote squash or peeled zucchini for the apples.
  • Use turnip instead of parsnip for low carb.
  • Any variety of sweet potatoes can be used instead of Japanese, however it will change the color. Use more celery root, or use radishes or jerusalem artichoke for low carb.
  • You can use chicken or vegetable stock – see this homemade version of a vegetable broth mix – click here if you would rather purchase broth.
  • See this great homemade option for coconut milk if you would like to make your own.
root vegetable soup in wooden bowl with wooden spoon

Creamy Root Vegetable Soup

This creamy root vegetable soup is both comforting and nourishing! You wouldn't know it's paleo, low carb, dairy-free, gluten-free, and AIP friendly!
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Course: Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: AIP, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan
Keyword: Creamy Root Vegetable Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp ghee
  • 1 onion (medium; chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 apples (approx 1 1/2 cups; peeled & diced--use chayote squash for low carb)
  • 1 1/2 cups celery root (peeled and diced)
  • 1 cup parsnip (peeled & diced--use turnip for low carb)
  • 1 cup Japanese sweet potato (peeled & diced--see notes for low carb)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups homemade stock
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk

Instructions

  • Preheat a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Add fat and let it heat a bit.
  • Saute onion for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  • Add garlic, cook for one minute and add all diced root vegetables. Saute until starting to soften, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the water, stock, oregano, and salt.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook until all root vegetables are fork tender.
  • Using a blender or food processor, puree the soup along with the coconut milk until smooth. Taste and add additional salt if desired. (Note from Adrienne: This is my favorite stick blender!)
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Of course, you could add whatever vegetables you like to this soup base depending on what you have available at the time.

For other great meal ideas, see Tessa's other post on my blog--Healthy Chili Mac and More Quick and Easy Meals.  And if you love one pot meals like this, check out our family favorite--Pakistani Kima (Beef Curry) with vegan option.  It's my Most-Requested Recipe Ever (if you don't count our Totally Addictive Surprise Seasoning Popcorn, that is :-).)

 

Love soups?  The following book is a real winner!  

Ladled by Kimi Harris.  

Soup Cookbook

What's your favorite soup recipe?

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About Adrienne

Adrienne Urban is the Founder and Owner of Whole New Mom. She has a background in research, journalism, insurance, employee benefits, financial markets, frugal living, and nutrition. Seeking a better life for herself and her family, she uses research and consults with many physicians and other practitioners to find solutions to the variety of issues they have dealt with including life-threatening food allergies and thyroid and adrenal concerns. WholeNewMom.com is the result of her experiences and knowledge gained throughout the process. Posts are reviewed and verified by the Whole New Mom team.

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  1. Tessa

    January 15, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    My Land, I love this soup! Just made another batch, pure comfort for a winter's day!

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      January 15, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      I need to make it! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Dawn

    July 31, 2013 at 9:27 am

    I'm a big soup person, and this recipe looks delicious. Thanks for sharing it!

    Reply
  3. Elle

    February 21, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    When I first saw the picture, I couldn't even tell it's dairy free! It looks really delicious. I love cooking with celery root, but have never tried it in a soup. I have lots of avocados at home at the moment, so I think I might try to sub out the coconut milk for some mashed up avocados.

    Does the apples in the recipe make the soup sweet?

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      February 22, 2013 at 9:05 am

      I would think the apples would add a tad of sweetness. Celery root sounds great to me for the soup.

      Reply
  4. Tessa

    January 28, 2013 at 9:47 am

    But a creamier version of celery...it was new to me a couple of years ago, and I have loved it ever since April! This so creamy and satisfying.

    Reply
  5. April Harris

    January 28, 2013 at 6:50 am

    This soup sounds delicious. I'm a big fan of soups, particularly in the cooler weather. In England we call Celery Root 'Celeriac'. I've always been a bit intimidated by it, but I'm going to be brave as this soup sounds so good ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      January 28, 2013 at 7:24 am

      I've heard it called both things on this side of the ocean - I think you'll like it! It really tastes like celery!

      Reply
  6. Jill

    January 21, 2013 at 10:58 am

    This soup looks delicious! I would love if you shared it at our Meal Plan Monday link-up!

    Reply
  7. Dina-Marie

    January 20, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    This sounds delicious and the pic is beautiful!
    I would love to have you share this on Thursdays at Tasty Traditions: https://myculturedpalate.com/

    Reply
  8. France

    January 20, 2013 at 3:04 am

    Wow a beautiful soup Adrienne. Perfect for the winter blues. A little sweet, and savory with a creamy smooth texture. I love that you mixed apple, yams and parsnips together for a complex and comforting flavor.

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      January 20, 2013 at 7:36 am

      Isn't it nice? But I can't take the credit on this one.....it's a guest post :).

      Reply
  9. Tessa

    January 15, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    What is it about Winter and soups Muriel?! I am making soups DAILY..tonight it was an egg drop!

    Reply
  10. Muriel

    January 15, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    We've been on a soup kick, too! This weekend alone we made three different soups. Split pea with a big pastured uncured ham hock (unbelievable flavor), venison stew, and a creamy Hungarian mushroom. Love your recipes, keep them coming!

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      January 15, 2013 at 5:11 pm

      Yummmmm....I need to post my Split Pea Soup soon. And I have an Unstuffed Cabbage Roll too. Not a soup, but good :-)! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Melanie

        February 26, 2014 at 3:43 pm

        Sounds very interesting...would be worth it to give it a try! ๐Ÿ™‚ However, I'm curious about your "Unstuffed Cabbage Roll...have you posted that? ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
        • Adrienne

          February 26, 2014 at 5:19 pm

          No...I need to/ The photo isn't that great but I guess I should just do it :). Remind me if you don't see it soon.

          Reply
          • Melanie

            February 27, 2014 at 1:55 am

            I'll try to remember... ๐Ÿ™‚

            Reply
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