Breastfeeding Friendly Healing Cabbage Soup
This nourishing pot of soup was practically made for the postpartum season, when your body is working overtime and you need real, wholesome food that actually tastes good. Ground turkey and bone broth form a protein-rich, collagen-forward base that feels deeply restorative, while sweet potato and carrots add natural sweetness and a satisfying heartiness to every spoonful. Turmeric and ginger bring their well-known anti-inflammatory warmth, and a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens the whole bowl in a way that makes it taste far more complex than the simple steps suggest. The cabbage wilts down beautifully into the broth, becoming tender and almost silky after that long, gentle simmer. Everything comes together in a single pot, which is a genuine blessing when sleep is short and free time is even shorter. A handful of fresh parsley on top adds a pop of color and freshness that makes it feel a little special, even on the most exhausting of days. Make a big batch, because this one reheats like a dream and only gets better as the flavors meld overnight.
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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)
Can be omittedfresh parsley
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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