Dinner

Detox Cabbage Soup Recipe

ByHugo Harnd January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Introduction

This Detox Cabbage Soup is a light, nourishing meal perfect for cleansing and revitalizing your body. Packed with fresh vegetables and warming spices, it’s easy to make and deeply satisfying.

A close-up of a full bowl of vegetable soup with a silver spoon inside, showing layers of pale green cabbage pieces, bright orange carrot cubes, finely chopped celery, and small bits of red pepper floating in a clear, light broth. The soup is garnished with chopped green herbs sprinkled on top. The bowl is white with a gray rim, sitting on a white marbled surface with a striped cloth underneath. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion (about 1 small onion)
1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
1 cup diced celery (about 2 ribs)
1 medium head of cabbage (cored and chopped)
3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 teaspoon ginger paste (or grated ginger)
½ teaspoon turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Add the chopped cabbage, minced garlic, ginger paste, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir frequently and cook until the cabbage wilts.
Step 3: Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until all the vegetables are soft.
Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the soup hot and enjoy its cleansing goodness.

Tips & Variations

For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper when cooking the garlic and ginger.
Use fresh tomatoes in season instead of canned for a sweeter, fresher flavor.
Add other detox-friendly vegetables like zucchini or kale to customize the soup.
For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before serving.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. This soup also freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a white pot filled with vegetable soup, showing several layers of ingredients in a light brown broth. The top layer has large, soft pale green cabbage leaves mixed with small bright orange carrot slices and pieces of green celery. There are also small red chunks of tomato and finely chopped green herbs scattered on top. A dark wooden spoon is partly submerged in the soup, lifting some of the mixed vegetables. The pot sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth?

Yes, chicken broth can be used if you’re not vegetarian or vegan. It will add a richer flavor but keep in mind it changes the nature of this detox-friendly soup.

Is this soup suitable for a low-carb diet?

This cabbage soup is low in carbohydrates and packed with fiber, making it a good option for many low-carb diets. However, be mindful of the carrots and tomatoes if you are on a very strict low-carb plan.