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5 from 7 votes

Healing Cabbage Soup

With just a handful of heart healthy, immune boosting ingredients, Healing Cabbage Soup is easy to prepare and requires minimal effort. Yet the result is nothing short of magical—a hearty and flavorful soup that's as soothing to the soul as it is nourishing to the body. The results can be felt almost immediately.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: International
Keyword: gluten free, healthy, keto, paleo, soup, vegetarian
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (about one small onion)- 1/2 inch dice
  • 2 cups (about 2 -3 carrots)- peeled and 1/2 inch diced
  • 2 cups (about 3 large celery stalks)- thin sliced- about 1/4 inch
  • 3 tsp minced or sliced garlic - (more or less to taste. I like garlic.)
  • 8 cups (about 1/2 head of savoy cabbage)- large chop (about 1.5 inch cubes)
  • 1 cup Diced zucchini (about 1/2 inch) or any other mix of fresh vegetables you have on hand. (about one average sized zucchini)
  • 1 14oz can petite diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups good quality chicken stock (bone broth if possible) (preferably homemade - it is so much healthier!)
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tbs fresh rosemary- minced
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves- rough chop
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, red peper chili flakes

Instructions

  • In a med-large stock pot, sauté chopped onion in 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add in the celery and carrots. Sauté for about 7-10 minutes, or until soft. Season with one teaspoon kosher salt, a few grinds of fresh pepper, and a 1/2 tsp red pepper chili flakes. Stir in garlic, whole sprigs of thyme and rosemary and sauté for another minute or two.
  • Add in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add in cabbage and tomatoes and simmer for about ten minues. Taste for seasoning and adjust. I usually find it needs a dash more salt.
  • Add in diced zucchini and continue to simmer until just cooked through. Right before serving, stir in parsley.