Mediterranean Diet Friendly Ginger-Garlic Cabbage Soup
Few soups hit the way a deeply aromatic broth does on a cold evening, and this one delivers from the very first stir. Coconut oil carries minced garlic and freshly grated ginger until the kitchen smells incredible, then ground turmeric blooms into the mix for that warm, golden color that signals something genuinely nourishing is on the way. Carrots and a generous heap of shredded green cabbage go in next, simmering low and slow in bone broth until everything is tender and the flavors have had time to meld into something far greater than the sum of their parts. A finishing splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the whole pot and keeps the broth from feeling heavy — it's a small step that makes a noticeable difference. The ingredient list leans hard on vegetables, quality broth, and anti-inflammatory spices, which is exactly the kind of whole-food, plant-forward approach that makes this style of eating so satisfying to maintain long-term. Scatter some fresh parsley over the top before serving and you've got a bowl that looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- ½ medium green cabbage (about 5 cups), cored and shredded
- 6 cups bone broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 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.
- 2
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
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