Artificial Food Coloring Free Healing Cabbage Soup
This deeply nourishing soup is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients ā ground turkey, sweet potato, carrots, cabbage, and bone broth ā with not a single dye or artificial additive in sight. That matters more than it might seem, because packaged soups and seasoning blends are notorious for sneaking in synthetic colors that have no business being in a bowl this wholesome. Here, the gorgeous golden hue comes entirely from turmeric and ginger, two spices that earn their place both for flavor and for the warmth they bring to every spoonful. Coconut oil gets the turkey beautifully browned, while a splash of apple cider vinegar at the finish brightens the whole pot and ties the flavors together. The cabbage softens into silky, tender ribbons after a long simmer in that rich broth, and the sweet potato adds just enough body to make this feel like a real, satisfying meal. It's the kind of soup that tastes like it took all day but comes together in a single pot with straightforward steps anyone can follow. Scatter some fresh parsley on top and you've got a bowl that looks as good as it tastes.
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6 servings
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into Ā¾-inch cubes
- Ā½ medium head green cabbage, cored and roughly chopped (about 5 cups)
- 6 cups bone broth
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and the meat is cooked through to 165Ā°F (74Ā°C), about 6ā8 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion to the same pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4ā5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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