on Jan 03, 2020, Updated Aug 20, 2020 Don’t worry, we are not going on a diet here. And I’m not going to start sending you recipes for boiled vegetables. But I figured after the holiday season, all of us need a factory reset and this is the recipe I turn to in the first week of Jan as I ease back into eating regular food again. Yes, I am that person. Who needs a few days to get back to normal eating. Because we binge as December comes to a close. With friends, family. We open that last pack of chips, go out for almost every meal and bake endless cakes and cookies. So when January creeps in and my body has had enough, and I need something warm, comforting and of course, healthy. And this cabbage soup is just the perfect thing to have.
Why cabbage for detox?
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.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Cabbage: I have used thinly sliced white cabbage for this recipe. Veggies: Apart from cabbage, I have also added other veggies like onions, carrots, tomatoes, celery, capsicum to make it more nutritious. You can add whatever veggies you have available at home. Oil: I have used olive oil for this soup, but any neutral flavored oil will work. Ginger and garlic: Both finely chopped for flavor and aroma. Vegetable stock: I have used my homemade vegetable stock for this recipe but you can easily use a store-bought one if that’s easier. You can even use water instead, but I feel like vegetable stock tastes much better in this recipe. Salt: For flavor and seasoning. Herbs and spices: I have used oregano, red chilli powder, and pepper for lots of flavor. Basil: Fresh basil leaves, roughly torn, for a dash of freshness. Parsley: For garnish. Note: This detox cabbage soup is just a feel-good-soup. This is not a weight loss secret or a diet thing. It’s just tasty, healthy, vegetarian soup that’s easy to digest and light on your stomach.
Richa’s top tips to make the best detox soup
This detox cabbage soup refrigerates well and is very easy to reheat, both on the stovetop and microwave. So I usually make a big batch to last us about 2-3 days and snack on it on and off during the day. You can have this soup blended as well as chunky, depending on your preference. If I am in the mood for blended, I usually just use a hand blender directly into the pan. It doesn’t give the smoothest results, but I like the slightly chunky texture. This recipe is super customisable. You can add and remove veggies depending on what you like and have available. You can even add some protein like tofu, paneer or chicken to make it even more wholesome. To save time, you can chop the veggies in advance and store them in the refrigerator.
This may look like boiled vegetables but trust me, this soup can be healthy and TASTY. All those veggies add so much body and texture to every bite, while the herbs make this one full of flavour. There’s no place for boring food here. Everything that goes into this soup is good for you and your body. If you are with me, make a big pot of this detox cabbage soup and give your body a little rest.
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