Description
A comforting and nourishing detox cabbage soup packed with fresh vegetables and warming spices, perfect for a healthy cleanse or light meal. This easy-to-make soup combines sautéed onions, carrots, celery, and cabbage with garlic, ginger, turmeric, and tomatoes, simmered in vegetable broth to create a flavorful, nutrient-rich dish that supports digestion and detoxification.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion (about 1 small onion)
- 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 cup diced celery (about 2 ribs)
- 1 medium head of cabbage, cored and chopped
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste (or grated ginger)
Spices and Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add cabbage and spices: Stir in the chopped cabbage, minced garlic, ginger paste, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the cabbage wilts and incorporates with the other vegetables.
- Simmer the soup: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes along with their juices and the 6 cups of vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until all the vegetables are soft and flavors meld.
- Serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve the soup hot as a detoxifying, healthy meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes while sautéing the vegetables.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- To make it heartier, add cooked beans or lentils during the simmering step.
- Use fresh ginger instead of paste if preferred; about 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger works well.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less vegetable broth according to your preference.
