Description
This Detox Cabbage Soup is a healthy and flavorful vegetable soup that is perfect for cleansing or a light meal. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this soup is easy to make and full of delicious, detoxifying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetable Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
Broth and Seasonings:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in cabbage, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Simmer: Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Finish: Stir in spinach or kale if using, simmer for another 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup is low-calorie and great for cleansing.
- Feel free to add more leafy greens or seasonal veggies.
- Stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days and freezes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
