Paraben Free Healing Cabbage Soup
This deeply nourishing soup is the kind of bowl that makes you feel better just looking at it ā golden-tinged broth, tender sweet potato, hearty ground turkey, and soft ribbons of cabbage all simmered together into something genuinely comforting. The spice blend of turmeric, ginger, thyme, and oregano does serious heavy lifting here, layering warmth and depth without relying on anything processed or synthetic. Coconut oil stands in as the cooking fat, and every single ingredient on the list is whole and recognizable, which matters a lot when you're being careful about what goes into your food. A splash of apple cider vinegar stirred in at the end brightens the whole pot and ties the flavors together beautifully. Bone broth gives the base a richness that store-bought soups rarely match, and it pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness from the carrots and sweet potato. This is the kind of recipe that rewards a little patience ā by the time the vegetables are fork-tender and the cabbage has wilted into the broth, your kitchen is going to smell incredible. Finish it with a handful of fresh parsley and you've got a bowl that's as clean and wholesome as it is satisfying.
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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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