Pork Free Healing Cabbage Soup

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

4.8

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This deeply nourishing soup is built on a base of ground turkey, sweet potato, carrots, and a generous heap of green cabbage — all simmered low and slow in bone broth until everything is tender and the flavors meld into something genuinely restorative. Coconut oil, turmeric, ginger, thyme, and oregano give it a warm, aromatic backbone that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. A splash of apple cider vinegar stirred in at the end brightens everything up and keeps the broth from feeling heavy. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Ground turkey browns up beautifully and absorbs all those spices, making it a satisfying protein that holds its own against the hearty vegetables. This is the kind of pot you want simmering on the stove on a cold evening, and it's just as good reheated the next day when the flavors have had even more time to develop. Finish with a handful of fresh parsley for a little color and brightness before serving.

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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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