AIP Friendly Chicken and Cabbage Soup

Total time1 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time55 min

4.6

(13)

This is the kind of soup that wraps around you like a blanket — deeply savory, gently warming, and built entirely from ingredients that work with your body rather than against it. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs simmer low and slow in rich bone broth, pulling out every bit of flavor before the meat gets shredded back into the pot. Fresh ginger and turmeric give the broth a subtle, golden warmth without relying on any nightshade-based spices, which can be a real sticking point when you're trying to keep things protocol-compliant. Carrots, celery, and tender green cabbage round out the bowl with hearty texture, and a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up in the best way. The broth note matters here — the recipe calls for a compliant brand or homemade, so you're not accidentally undoing your effort with hidden additives or pepper. It makes four generous servings, so it's a smart one to batch on a Sunday and have ready for the week ahead.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 ½ lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 thighs)
6 cups bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand, no added pepper or additives)
4 cups green cabbage, roughly chopped (about ¼ medium head)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, carrots, celery, ginger, and turmeric. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the vegetables begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Watch the garlic closely so it does not brown.

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