Cozy Cabbage Soup Detox Bowl
A light, clear-broth cabbage soup with tender cabbage ribbons, carrots, celery, and herbs for a clean eating, low-calorie bowl inspired by 7-day soup diet traditions. Refreshing, satisfying, and weeknight-easy.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30–35 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 large onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 ribs celery, sliced
– 3 medium carrots, sliced
– 1 medium green cabbage, thinly sliced
– 14.5 oz crushed or diced tomatoes
– 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
– 1–2 tsp kosher salt, to taste
– 1 tsp black pepper
– 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
– 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
– Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Sweat onion and celery in oil with a pinch of salt until translucent; add garlic 30 seconds.
2. Stir in carrots and cabbage; cook briefly to soften edges.
3. Add tomatoes and broth; simmer gently 20–25 minutes until cabbage is tender.
4. Season with salt and pepper; finish with lemon juice and parsley.
5. Rest 5 minutes; ladle into warmed bowls and serve.
Notes
Keep the simmer gentle for a clear broth. Add lemon at the end to brighten. Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.