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anti inflammatory soup for gut healing with turmeric and ginger

Garlicky Cabbage Soup

This garlicky cabbage soup is a comforting, easy-to-digest dish filled with nutritious ingredients like cabbage and garlic, perfect for gut health and reducing inflammation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 6 to 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or bone broth
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley or dill for garnish, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant. Watch carefully so it does not brown.
  3. Stir in the carrots and celery. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Add the sliced cabbage, broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Increase heat to bring the pot to a gentle boil.
Cooking
  1. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cabbage and carrots are tender.
  2. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or dill, if using. Serve warm.

Notes

Cool the soup to room temperature, then refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze in single-serving portions for up to 3 months. When reheating, add a splash of water or stock if the soup has thickened.