Easy Detox Cabbage Soup Recipe - Talking Meals (2024)

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This Detox Cabbage Soup Recipe is a light and delicious meal that cooks in the slow cooker. It’s a great time-saving lunch or dinner that’s filled with healthy veggies and a delicious tomato broth!

This Slow Cooker Detox Cabbage Soup Recipe is easy to make, low-calorie, veggie-packed, and delicious! It’s a great way to kick off a system cleanse! This soup is light, but filling with cabbage, tomato, carrots, onion, and garlic. It’s a real time-save because it is made in the slow cooker, but you can make it faster on the stove as well. It is so good for you and so low calorie, that this makes a great dinner, lunch the next day, and snack whenever you get hungry!

To ‘Detox’ just means to cleanse and eat healthier

Every so often, your body needs a detox, a chance to rid itself of the toxins that we may be consuming. We all end up eating foods that are processed or unhealthy, no matter how hard we try to eat well. Whether we grab something on the go or eat a quick lunch at our desk or the catered lunch for a meeting, or the appetizers at a party, we sometimes cannot help but eat foods that make us feel tired or less energetic. Or perhaps you have gained a few pounds after the holidays (I know that I have!). When you feel like this, perhaps it’s time for a detox.

During my studies at Cornell to receive my Certification in Nutrition and Healthy Living, I learned the importance of eating clean foods. A detox is a focused diet that gives your body a break from food toxins, high sugar/fat/calorie foods, processed or refined sugar foods.

***Always consult your medical provider for any diet-specific needs or changes.

In this Detox Soup, Cabbage is the Star!

This Detox Cabbage Soup is a great recipe to give you a detox kick start. I promise, cabbage can be and IS soooo delicious in this recipes and it is incredibly healthy with so many benefits.Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable, like kale and broccoli. We all know the health benefits of kale and broccoli, but cabbage is often overlooked and packs quite a punch in the health benefit department. Also, you can get a large 3lb head of cabbage that can contribute to several meals for not alot of money, so it’s a win, win, win!

With a Certification in Nutrition – and as a Mom – I’m always looking at the health benefits. First, cabbage has antioxidants, which help stop or delay damage to cells. It is an excellent source of vitamin C anda good source of manganese, both of which act as antioxidants. Cabbage also provides anti-inflammatory benefits and is a great source of fiber, providing digestive tract support.

***Always consult your medical provider for any diet-specific needs or changes.

Here are some more Cabbage Recipes to check out:

• Golumpki, Stuffed Cabbage Recipe
• Chicken and Seared Cabbage Salad

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Simple Ingredients

• 5 cups Green Cabbage, rough chopped (about half of a head)
• 1 cup Carrots, diced
• 1 Yellow Onion, medium, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 14-15 ounces Diced Tomatoes, 1 can
• 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth or Chicken Broth
• Seasonings: 1 teaspoon each of Salt, Ground Black Pepper, and Dried Oregano
• Optional: ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Easy Equipment for this Detox Cabbage Soup Recipe

I made this recipe in aslow cooker. However, you could also make it in the oven in adutch ovenor soup pot with a lid. See below FAQs for notes on how to cook it on the stove or in the oven.

Time-Saving Cabbage Soup Prep Ahead Steps

We are all extremely busy and making dinner during the week can be overwhelming. Here are steps you can prepare ahead to save time on busy nights!(See the full recipe below)

Detox Cabbage Soup starts with cabbage, 5 Cups of Cabbage! Chop it into bite-size pieces.

Dice the onion and carrot. Mince the garlic. Add all to the pot with the cabbage

Add the remaining ingredients, including the can of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable (or chicken) broth, cayenne pepper (optional), oregano, salt and pepper. (Note, if all of the ingredients are not covered with liquid, add a little bit of water until covered)

Set the slow cooker to 4 hours or up to 8 hours depending on your schedule. If you cook it only for 4 hours, test the cabbage and carrots to make sure they are cooked enough.

That’s it! So simple, so good for you! Enjoy!

Cabbage Soup Recipe FAQs

What kind of cabbage should I use in this Detox Soup Recipe?

For this Detox Soup Recipe in the Slow Cooker, I like to use Green Cabbage as it’s thick and sturdy for the long cooking time. You could also use a red cabbage, savoy cabbage, or napa cabbage. You could also use other vegetables from the cabbage family, such as brussels sprouts or bok choy!

Can I use any other vegetables in this Detox Cabbage Soup Recipe?

There are so many veggies that would be great in this recipe, so go nuts! Here are some that can go into the slow cooker from the start: celery, parsnips, butternut squash (cut in a small dice), green beans, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, bell peppers, and kale. There are other veggies that you will want to wait to add during the last hour so they don’t get too mushy: frozen peas, corn kernels, spinach, zucchini, fresh herbs, or fresh tomatoes.

Can I make this Cabbage Soup Detox recipe on the stove?

You can make this Cabbage Soup on the stove instead of the slow cooker if you prefer. Start with the onions and carrots, adding them to a large dutch oven or soup pot with olive oil over medium heat. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer on the stove for 45-60 minutes, until the veggies reach your desired texture. Or you can place the dutch oven covered in the oven at 375 degrees for an hour.

Is this Cabbage Soup Recipe considered Low Carb?

This Cabbage Soup has only 12.3g carbohydrates.

Is this recipe part of the Cabbage Soup Diet?

This Cabbage Detox Soup is not part of any particular diet nor a soup diet recipe, it’s just a really healthy soup that is loaded with veggies.

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