Nitrate & Nitrite Free Healing Cabbage Soup
This deeply nourishing soup is the kind of bowl that makes you feel better just looking at it ā golden from turmeric, fragrant with ginger and herbs, and packed with tender vegetables and savory ground turkey. Cabbage, sweet potato, and carrots simmer low and slow in bone broth until everything is meltingly soft and the flavors have had time to really come together. What makes this recipe a smart choice for anyone avoiding nitrates and nitrites is how straightforward the ingredient list is ā every component is a whole food you can easily source and verify, with no cured meats, processed broths, or packaged shortcuts in sight. Ground turkey stands in as a clean, unprocessed protein, and the bone broth brings rich depth without any of the additives you'd find in many store-bought soups or deli-style products. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens the whole pot and adds a subtle tang that balances the earthiness of the spices beautifully. Fresh parsley on top is optional, but it adds a pop of color and freshness that makes the bowl feel a little more special. Whether you're eating this way for health reasons or just trying to keep things clean and simple, this soup delivers serious comfort without any compromise.
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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)
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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