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Autumn Root Soup

Serves:

8-10

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

Ingredients

3 Tbsp Ghee
2 quarts Chicken Bone Broth (or vegetable broth)
5 large Potatoes, diced
3 large Carrots, chopped
1 large Onion, diced
5 small Purple Top Turnips, diced
½ Cabbage, shredded
1 large bunch of Chard, chopped

Optional Ingredients

Additional Spices of your choosing
Lemon juice
Nutritional Yeast

Instructions

Sauté Onions
- In a large pot, melt the ghee over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and any additional spices you’d like (e.g., salt, pepper, or warming herbs). Sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Combine Main Ingredients
- Stir in the diced potatoes, carrots, turnips, cabbage, chard, and the chicken bone broth.
- Increase the heat to bring the soup to a gentle boil.
Simmer
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes.
- The vegetables should be fork-tender, and the broth will become flavorful.
Finish & Serve
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot with a splash of lemon juice for brightness and a dash of nutritional yeast if desired.
- Enjoy your warming, grounding Autumn Root Soup!

Chef’s Tips

Feel free to add your favorite spices (e.g., thyme, rosemary, bay leaf) for more depth of flavor.
If you prefer a completely vegetarian or vegan version, opt for vegetable broth and coconut oil instead of ghee.
This soup can be pureed partially or entirely if you prefer a creamier texture.

Doshas Pacifies

Vata, Pitta

Best in:

Fall, Winter

Gunas:

Heavy

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Recipe Analysis from an Ayurvedic & Western perspective

As the seasons shift toward cooler, drier weather, our bodies often crave grounding and moisture-rich foods to counterbalance Vata’s tendencies. This Autumn Root Soup delivers both: root vegetables (potatoes, turnips, and carrots) anchor and stabilize, while cabbage provides gentle cleansing and the chard offers additional vitamins and minerals. Light sautéing in ghee further supports digestion (Agni) by infusing a subtle warmth. The chicken bone broth (or any preferred stock) offers a nourishing, savory foundation without overwhelming Pitta or Kapha, especially when enjoyed in moderation. Topping it off, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice can supply a hint of brightness that helps prevent stagnation. Altogether, these ingredients combine to form a hearty, yet balanced, soup—just what your body needs to stay comfortable, hydrated, and energized as autumn takes hold.