Beef Free Healing Cabbage Soup

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

4.8

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This deeply nourishing soup is exactly what it sounds like — a big, warming bowl of vegetables, lean protein, and golden broth that genuinely makes you feel better from the inside out. Ground turkey stands in beautifully here, soaking up the turmeric, ginger, thyme, and oregano as everything simmers together into something far greater than the sum of its parts. Sweet potato and carrots add natural sweetness and body, while the cabbage melts into the broth and gives the whole pot that classic, comforting texture you want on a slow day. Bone broth forms the rich, collagen-packed base, and a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and ties the flavors together. Coconut oil kicks off the cook with a subtle depth that plays nicely against all those warming spices. It's the kind of recipe that rewards patience — a 25-to-30-minute simmer is all it takes for the vegetables to turn completely tender and the flavors to fully develop. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a bowl that looks as good as it tastes.

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Ingredients

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 ¾-inch cubes
½ 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 165°F (74°C), about 6–8 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 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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