This quick and easy detox cabbage soup is vegetarian, healthy and perfect if you want to reset your system after the holidays. It can be served two ways – chunky or blended. This may look like boiled vegetables but trust me, this soup can be healthy and TASTY. We add a bunch of veggies and herbs to make this full of flavour. Because there’s no place for boring food here. Cabbage has diuretic properties that helps get rid your body of excess liquid and toxins. It helps cleanse your liver and colon. Which is why cabbage forms the base for this detox cabbage soup.
Ingredients1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped Garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped Ginger
1/2 cup chopped Onion
1/2 cup diced Celery
1/4 cup chopped Carrots
1.5 cups chopped Cabbage
1/4 cup diced Capsicum
1 cup diced Tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
6 cups Vegetable Stock
1 teaspoon dried Oregano
8–10 fresh Basil leaves, roughly torn
1 teaspoon red Chilli flakes
1 teaspoon Pepper
chopped Parsley for garnish
Method* Heat oil in a large saucepan and add ginger and garlic, fry for 1/2 a minute.
* Add the onions and fry for another 1/2 a minute.
* Add the celery, the carrots, cabbage and capsicum and cook for 3-4 minutes.
* Add the tomatoes, salt and stock, bring to a boil and let simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
* Add the herbs, chilli flakes and pepper. Mix well.
* Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.