Caffeine 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 the kind of bowl that makes you feel taken care of from the inside out. Ground turkey, sweet potato, carrots, and a generous heap of green cabbage all simmer together in bone broth until everything is tender and the flavors have melded into something truly comforting. The combination of turmeric, ginger, thyme, and oregano gives the broth a warm, aromatic depth that smells incredible as it cooks. A splash of apple cider vinegar stirred in at the end brightens the whole pot and keeps the flavors from feeling heavy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's just wholesome, straightforward cooking. Fresh parsley on top adds a little color and a clean, herby finish if you want it. Whether you're eating clean, recovering from a rough week, or just craving something that genuinely feels good, this soup delivers every single time.

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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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