MSG Free Healing Cabbage Soup

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

4.8

(23)

This soup is the kind of bowl that feels like it's actually doing something good for you — and honestly, it is. Ground turkey, sweet potato, carrots, and a generous heap of cabbage all come together in a rich bone broth base that's deeply savory without relying on any flavor enhancers or packaged seasoning blends. Turmeric, ginger, thyme, and oregano do all the heavy lifting here, giving the broth a warm, aromatic depth that tastes like it simmered all day. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up and ties the flavors together beautifully. For anyone who reacts to monosodium glutamate or simply prefers to know exactly what's going into their food, this recipe is a dream — every single ingredient is whole and easy to verify. The technique is straightforward too: brown the turkey, build the aromatics, simmer until tender, and you're done. Finish with fresh parsley for a little color and you've got a genuinely nourishing, clean-ingredient meal that's as comforting as it is satisfying.

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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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