High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Healing Cabbage Soup
This deeply nourishing soup is the kind of meal that feels like it's actually doing something good for your body while you eat it. Ground turkey, sweet potato, carrots, and a generous head of green cabbage come together in a rich bone broth base that's warming and satisfying without being heavy. The real flavor magic comes from turmeric, ginger, thyme, and oregano — a spice lineup that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible while the pot simmers away. A splash of apple cider vinegar stirred in at the end brightens everything up and ties all those earthy, savory notes together beautifully. One of the sneaky challenges with packaged soups and broths is that high fructose corn syrup and other added sweeteners have a way of showing up where you'd least expect them. Making this from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients means you stay in complete control of what goes into the pot. Coconut oil handles the sauté, bone broth builds the base, and every vegetable is exactly what it looks like — no label-reading anxiety required. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley for a little color and brightness, and you've got a bowl that's as clean as it is comforting.
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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 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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