Description
This Detox Cabbage Soup is a nutritious, light, and flavorful recipe perfect for cleansing and nourishing your body. Made with fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, and hearty cabbage simmered in vegetable broth, this soup is easy to prepare and ideal for a healthy meal that supports digestion and detoxification.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 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)
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste (or grated ginger)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté vegetables: In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, cooking them until they become slightly tender, which should take about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
- Add cabbage and spices: Stir in the chopped cabbage, minced garlic, ginger paste, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook while stirring frequently until the cabbage wilts and softens, about 3-5 minutes. This releases the flavors and aromas, forming the soup base.
- Simmer the soup: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. This allows the flavors to meld together and the soup to develop its detoxifying properties.
- Serve: Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup hot as a comforting, cleansing bowl, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Notes
- For added protein, consider topping with a poached egg or adding cooked beans.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Use fresh ginger instead of paste for a stronger ginger flavor.
- Adjust seasoning as per your taste preferences, especially the salt.
- Feel free to add other detox-friendly vegetables such as kale, spinach, or zucchini.
