Paleo Hearty Mutton Soup

Warm up your soul with this rich and flavorful Paleo Hearty Mutton Soup, a deliciously nourishing dish that's perfect for cozy dinners or batch cooking. Packed with tender, fall-off-the-bone mutton simmered in a fragrant blend of fresh thyme, rosemary, and aromatic bay leaves, this soup offers a satisfying depth of flavor. A medley of hearty root vegetables—carrots, parsnips, celery, turnip, and tomatoes—melds beautifully with the savory beef broth to create a wholesome, grain-free recipe that aligns with paleo diets. Ideal for meal prepping, this protein-rich soup is easy to make and comes together in a single pot, making cleanup a breeze. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it's a warming, rustic dish that delivers comfort in every bowl. Perfect for anyone craving a healthy yet indulgent recipe with a taste of old-world tradition!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds mutton, bone-in
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 medium parsnip, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium turnip, diced
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the mutton pieces and brown them on all sides for about 8-10 minutes. Remove the mutton and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the carrots, parsnip, celery, turnip, and tomatoes, cooking for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 6

Add the browned mutton back into the pot along with the thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Step 7

Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 90-120 minutes, or until the mutton is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3189.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2430.9

Total Fat 169.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 510.3mg	0%
Sodium 8514.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 35.3g
Protein 149.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 476.6mg	0%
Iron 25.2mg	0%
Potassium 5295.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.7%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 14.1%