Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 large Yellow onion, chopped
3 medium Carrots, chopped
3 large Celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 large head (about 2–2.5 lbs) Green cabbage, cored and chopped
1 (28-ounce) can Diced tomatoes, undrained
8 cups Vegetable broth (low sodium)
2 cups Water
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1 teaspoon Dried basil
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black pepper
¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Veggies: Start by thoroughly washing and chopping all your vegetables. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into uniform, bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic cloves. Core the cabbage and chop it into roughly 1-inch squares. Having everything prepped before you begin cooking makes the process much smoother
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent. This step builds the flavor base for your detoxifying cabbage soup
- Add Garlic and Spices: Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. The aroma will fill your kitchen, a sure sign your delicious cabbage detox soup is coming together beautifully
- Introduce Cabbage and Tomatoes: Add the chopped cabbage to the pot. It might seem like a lot, but it will cook down significantly. Stir it in well with the other vegetables. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes (do not drain them), along with their juices
- Simmer with Broth: Now, pour in the vegetable broth and the water. Stir everything gently to combine. Add the salt and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat
- Reduce and Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the cleansing cabbage recipe simmer gently for 20-30 minutes. You want the cabbage to be tender, but still have a slight bite, and all the flavors to meld together beautifully
- Taste and Adjust: After simmering, taste the cabbage detox soup and adjust the seasonings if needed. You might want a little more salt, pepper, or a pinch of extra herbs
- Serve: Ladle the warm cabbage detox soup into bowls. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your homemade, nourishing meal!
Notes
Chop vegetables uniformly for even cooking and texture.
Do not overcook cabbage; it should be tender with a slight bite.
Sauté aromatics thoroughly to build a deep flavor base.
Always taste and adjust seasonings before serving; a squeeze of lemon juice can brighten flavors.
Allow soup to rest 10-15 minutes off heat for flavors to deepen.
This soup is excellent for meal prep, as flavors often improve overnight.
Feel free to vary vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, spinach, kale) or add protein (chicken, chickpeas, lentils).
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.75g
- Unsaturated Fat: ...
- Trans Fat: ...
- Carbohydrates: 22.5g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg