Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Cabbage Soup
This anti-inflammatory turmeric cabbage soup is the perfect nutrient-dense and nourishing meal. It’s paleo, whole30, and can be made AIP.
Turmeric is one of my favorite ingredients to cook with! Curcumin is a natural antiinflammatory, and turmeric is a delicious savory spice that’s amazing for cooking. It has a rich orange color, and mild spice that instantly elevates the flavor and appearance of any dish.
This soup is naturally anti-inflammatory with spices like turmeric and ginger, and vegetables like cabbage. It’s easy to make and is the perfect nutrient-dense meal for winter. Whether you’re under the weather, or just want something yummy, this soup is sure to nourish you!
This recipe is paleo, whole30, and can easily be made AIP compliant when following the modifications.
How to Make This Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Cabbage Soup
- Using a large stockpot, heat the avocado oil over medium heat.
- Saute the onion, garlic, and ginger for 3-4 minutes or until onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Add celery and carrots to the pot and saute for another 3-4 minutes to slightly soften.
- Add the cabbage and cook for 2-3 minutes to slightly cook down.
- Pour in the broth, “tomato’ sauce, apple cider vinegar, turmeric powder, salt, and chicken. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the soup to a low simmer and allow to simmer for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and the soup is flavorful.
- Add more seasoning to taste. Serve topped with fresh parsley.
Can you make this soup vegetarian?
For sure! You can easily use vegetable broth and leave out the chicken for a vegetable-forward soup.
Can you make this soup without tomato sauce?
Yes! You can easily use nomato sauce to make it nightshade-free. You can also sub the tomato sauce for more broth for a more vegetable-based soup.
The Ingredients for This Soup
Broth & tomato sauce
I prefer to use chicken broth for this soup. You can also use nomato sauce.
Turmeric and ginger
You can use either fresh or ground, and season to taste.
Cooked shredded chicken
You can also use a cubed chicken if desired. Something like rotisserie chicken would work great.
Cabbage, carrots, onions, and celery
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Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Cabbage Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb ginger, grated
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 medium green cabbage, sliced and cored
- 5 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce, sub nomato sauce for AIP
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ¾ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, omit for AIP
- 14- 16 oz shredded chicken, cooked
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Using a large stock pot, heat the avocado oil over medium heat.
- Saute the onion, garlic, and ginger for 3-4 minutes or until onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Add celery and carrots to the pot and saute for another 3-4 minutes to slightly soften.
- Add the cabbage and cook for 2-3 minutes to slightly cook down.
- Pour in the broth, “tomato’ sauce, apple cider vinegar, turmeric powder, salt, and chicken. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the soup to a low simmer and allow to simmer for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and the soup is flavorful.
- Add more seasoning to taste. Serve topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
I made this last week when we had a cold snap, and it was fantastic! The beautiful orange color appealed to me. It made a lot and was able to freeze some for quick meals. I made the entire dish in my IP. Over the next few days, the flavors melded beautifully. The only substitution I made was parsnips for carrots. This is hearty, comforting, nourishing budget-friendly. I absolutely will have this on rotation with the cooler months ahead.
Thank you!!
Can I ask how you made it in the IP? Would love to do the same. Thank you!!
Do you have instructions for instapot?
I haven’t tested that, but let me know if you try it!
Need to try this waiting for knee surgery
My knee is bone on bone sometimes it gives out…
Hope you love the recipe!!