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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- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This anti-inflammatory turmeric cabbage soup is the perfect nutrient-dense and nourishing meal. It’s paleo, whole30, and can be made AIP.
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 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (sub nomato sauce for AIP)
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 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
All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: One Pot
- Method: Stove Top
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 317
- Fat: 10.9g
- Carbohydrates: 27.9g
- Fiber: 9.4g
- Protein: 29.3g
Keywords: turmeric cabbage soup
Can this be made in the instant pot? Would love to give this a whirl!
I’m sure you can! I would just reduce the cook time a bit 🙂
I love the look and sound of this cabbage soup – reminds me of my childhood! Now I am going to check out your unstuffed cabbage roll. Wishing you a very happy New Year!
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Thank you so much, Katerina!! Happy New Year!
I bet adding apple cider vinegar to this soup feels really good on the chest when you have a cold! This cabbage soup looks incredible, I can’t wait to try it out. Thank you for sharing!
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I made this last night and it’s even better the next day!
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Yes, I made this. Added a cup of kale and it was sooooooooooo good. Thank you, thank you thank you ❤️
Surprisingly delicious!!! Thanks!!
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This was very nice soup for a cold damp evening, and a great way to use up leftovers.
It is a very flexible recipe, and I would recommend adding some more spices; I added some cumin, coriander, and some red pepper flakes, to perk it up, and add a little heat. The parsley at the end was really nice with it. Thank you!
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I would really like to make this soup but leave the chicken out. Do you have any thoughts on what I could replace it with? Thank you!
You can add more veggies!!
You could add beans, lentils, or quinoa for added protein instead of the chicken.
Can’t wait to try this!
Can you can this soup?
I’m not super familiar with canning, but let me know if you try it!
So far the recipes are easy to follow and very delicious.
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Thank you so much!!
I made this soup and it was excellent. I doubled the carrots and celery. It’s a keeper.
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Yay, so glad!!
Delicious! I substituted ground turkey instead of chicken and added a cup of chopped potatoes.
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Thank you!!
Could I substitute the apple cider vinegar with anything else as I don’t have that on hand right now ?
lemon works!
Could you sub ground beef for the chicken in this recipe since that’s what i have on hand?
I haven’t tried it, but let me know if you do!
Need to try this waiting for knee surgery
My knee is bone on bone sometimes it gives out…
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Hope you love the recipe!!