Gelatin Free Healing Cabbage Soup

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

4.8

(23)

This deeply nourishing soup is the kind of bowl that feels like it's actually doing something good for you — and it is. Ground turkey, sweet potato, carrots, and a generous head of green cabbage come together in a golden, spice-forward broth seasoned with turmeric, ginger, thyme, and oregano. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and gives the broth a subtle complexity that keeps you going back for more. Many soups and broths rely on gelatin-based thickeners or packaged stocks that sneak in hidden additives, but this one is completely straightforward — every ingredient is right there in the list, no surprises. The bone broth base delivers rich, savory depth without any gelling agents, and the starchy sweet potato naturally thickens the soup as it simmers. It's the kind of recipe that comes together in one pot, fills your kitchen with an incredible aroma, and tastes even better the next day. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a meal that's as satisfying to look at as it is to eat.

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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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