Postpartum Healing Coconut Curry Soup Recipe

During the postpartum period, nourishment needs to be warm, grounding, and easy to digest. This healing curry stew brings together mineral-rich bone broth, healthy fats from coconut milk, and deeply comforting spices like ginger, turmeric, and curry powder, all designed to support recovery, digestion, and emotional well-being.



Serves: 4–6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground meat (ground beef, chicken, shredded beef, etc)

• 1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee

• 1 large yellow onion, diced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

• 2 medium carrots, diced

• 1 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 2-3 yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1.5 tbls yellow curry powder

• 1 tbls tomato paste

• 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk

• 4 cups bone broth

• 1 tbsp fish sauce or tamari (optional)

• 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• Juice of 1 lime
  
  

• Optional: 1 cup chopped kale or baby spinach

• Optional: ½ cup chopped cilantro or Thai basil, for garnish
  
  

Instructions

1. If meat is not already cooked, cook and set aside
   
   

2. Heat coconut oil/ghee to the pot. Saute onion, garlic and ginger for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add carrots and cook 2-3 minutes more.
   
   

3. Stir in the tomato paste, curry powder and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavors. Add the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
   
   

4. Pour in bone broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15–20 minutes, until the sweet potatoes/potatoes are tender.
   
   

5. Return the ground beef to the pot. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce/tamari, and salt. Add kale or spinach if using. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
   
   

6. Stir in lime juice before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with fresh cilantro or Thai basil if desired.
   

Optional additions: diced bell pepper, cauliflower florets, or a pinch of chili flakes for spice.

This nourishing stew is perfect for early postpartum recovery or anytime your body is craving warmth and grounding. Save this recipe, share it with a new mom, and tag us if you try it, we’d love to see your healing meals in action! If you found this recipe comforting, you might also love our Spiced Sweet Potato Soup Recipe, another grounding, Ayurvedic-inspired dish for postpartum healing. Click here to read it.