Easy Cabbage Soup (Print Version)
A delicious veggie-packed cabbage soup with turmeric. Ideal for light meals, clean eating, or weight goals.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Vegetables
01 -
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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4 celery stalks, diced
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2 bell peppers, diced
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1 yellow onion, diced
05 -
1 head of green cabbage, roughly chopped
→ Additional Vegetables
06 -
2 cups fresh baby spinach
07 -
2 large tomatoes, diced
08 -
1 cup broccoli slaw (optional)
→ Liquids and Seasonings
09 -
Salt as needed
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1 freshly squeezed lemon
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon ground turmeric
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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9 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
# Steps:
01 -
Warm up the olive oil in a big pot over medium heat. Toss in the onion, celery, and bell pepper, stirring now and then for roughly five minutes until they soften. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
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Pour in the remaining ingredients, leaving out the spinach, salt, and lemon juice for now. Crank up the heat to medium-high and wait for it to boil.
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Turn the heat down to medium-low, pop on the lid, and let it bubble away gently for about half an hour, or until the veggies are nice and soft.
04 -
Take the lid off and stir in the spinach and lemon juice. Add salt based on your taste, then dig in.
# Helpful Notes:
01 -
Use an Instant Pot (takes 15 minutes) or slow cooker (8-10 hours)
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Stays fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days
03 -
Works fine in the freezer for up to 6 months