Coconut Ginger Beef Soup with Root Vegetables

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A warming Whole30 beef soup loaded with tender root vegetables and infused with coconut milk and fresh ginger for comforting depth. This caribbean-inspired whole30 (gluten free) ready in about 90 minutes pairs beef stew meat, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 5, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef stew meat
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds parsnips
• 2 chopped celery stalks
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup coconut milk (full fat, unsweetened)
• 4 cups beef broth (Whole30 compliant)
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb beef stew meat and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium, add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 3 sliced carrots, 2 sliced parsnips, and 2 chopped celery stalks, stirring for 2 minutes to combine.
4. Step 4: Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in 4 cups Whole30-compliant beef broth and 1 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, then ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.