Description
Cabbage Detox Soup brings wellness and comfort in one delightful bowl. Korean-inspired nutrients pack this light, cleansing recipe with healing properties that support your body’s natural restoration process.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, any color, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
Additional Liquids and Seasonings:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- Hot sauce for extra spice
Instructions
- Prepare a clean workspace and gather all necessary ingredients: cabbage, onion, carrots, bell peppers, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Wash and chop vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Heat of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely minced garlic and diced onions, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Introduce chopped carrots, bell peppers, and celery into the pot. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing vegetables to soften and develop a light caramelization that enhances their natural flavors.
- Incorporate the chopped cabbage into the vegetable mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly. Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and of vegetable broth.
- Season the soup with of dried basil, of dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Gently stir to ensure herbs and spices are well integrated throughout the liquid.
- Increase heat to bring the soup to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let the soup cook for 25-35 minutes, allowing vegetables to become tender and flavors to meld completely.
- Perform a final taste test, adjusting seasonings as needed. For those desiring additional heat, incorporate a few dashes of hot sauce. Ladle the warm soup into serving bowls, ensuring an even distribution of vegetables in each portion.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Chop all vegetables beforehand to make cooking smooth and stress-free.
- Flavor Foundation: Sautéing onions and garlic creates a delicious aromatic base that elevates the entire soup’s taste profile.
- Veggie Harmony: Allow vegetables to cook together to develop deep, complementary flavors during the initial sautéing stage.
- Simmer Secrets: Low and slow cooking for 30 minutes ensures vegetables become perfectly tender while melding all ingredients.
- Detox Boost: This soup is packed with nutrient-dense vegetables that support natural body cleansing and metabolism.
- Customization Corner: Easily adjust spiciness with hot sauce or experiment with additional herbs for personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg