Description
Give your body a total factory reset with this delicious cabbage detox soup. Made with bell peppers, carrots, celery and cajun seasoning to give it that hint of spiciness. Instant pot and stovetop friendly.
Ingredients
- 1/2 head of a very large cabbage, chopped (or use one medium cabbage)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2–3 large carrots, chopped or halved
- 6 stems of thyme, leaves removed (or use 2 teaspoons dried)
- 14 oz can of chopped tomatoes in juice (400g)
- 2 teaspoons parsley, dried
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger, minced (or use 3 teaspoons dried)
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 6 cups vegetable broth (1.4 litres)
- 2 bay leaves
- Cajun seasoning to taste (about 3 heaping tablespoons)
- Pink salt to taste if needed
Instructions
1. On medium heat, add olive oil to a large pot.
2. Saute the onion, garlic, and ginger until soft and translucent.
3. Add bell peppers and celery, cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Sprinkle in the parsley and black pepper.
5. Stir in chopped tomatoes and a small amount of cajun seasoning to start.
6. Add cabbage and bay leaves, then pour in the vegetable broth.
7. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 30–40 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
8. Adjust heat with more cajun seasoning and pink salt to taste.
9. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
This soup is great for detoxing and full of vitamins and fiber.
You can add additional vegetables to suit your preferences.
Homemade or store-bought low sodium, gluten-free broth works best.
If you can’t find chopped tomatoes in juice, use passata with fresh tomatoes.
Cajun seasoning amount is adjustable depending on spice preference.
Use a pot that holds at least 2 quarts (1.8 liters).
Cut cabbage into strips or desired shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1067mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g