Give your body a total factory reset with this delicious cabbage detox soup. Made with bell peppers, carrots, celery and cajun seasoning to give it that hint of spiciness. Instant pot and stovetop friendly.
Cabbage soup is extremely nourishing and very good for the body. This vegetable soup is one of many gate ways to a healthier, vibrant new you.
Before I delve into the full details of this recipe post I will put a little disclaimer out first. This soup is NOT a diet, a fad or a quick fix weight loss solution so please be mindful of that.
This recipe is simply showing you how to cleanse and replenish your body. I don't subscribe to diets, fads etc..
I believe that a person should look at revising their eating habits and embark on a lifestyle change on a long term basis.
We all know at the beginning of the year is when so many of us are looking to get fit and healthy which most of us make as a New Years resolution.
This is where my spicy cabbage detox soup comes in handy. Cabbage acts as a natural diuretic which means it expels any toxins (the bad stuff) via our kidneys.
It's also low in carb and contains zero fat making it even more ideal to incorporate into clean eating just like my Caribbean Detox Soup Spicy Chicken Soup or this Vitamix Tomato Soup.
Although cabbage is healthy, it can be pretty boring at the best of times which why I decided to add some homemade cajun seasoning.
Besides, spices have been known to harbour their own health benefits and great for facilitating wellness so this addition is an added bonus.
Reasons to detox
- Rid the body of any toxins
- Prepare the body for new eating habits
- Cleanse the internal organs
- Weight loss
- Curb any cravings i.e sugar
- Overall wellbeing
If any or all of the above apply to you, then you definitely need to have a bowl or two of this soup.
The steps
- On medium heat, add the olive oil to a large pot.
- Proceed to saute the onion, garlic and ginger until soft and translucent.
- Add the bell peppers and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the seasoning - parsley, black pepper and parsley.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and add a small amount of the cajun seasoning (do this in stages so you get the right level of heat/spiciness).
- Add the cabbage, bay leaves and pour in the vegetable broth.
- Bring the pot to a rolling boil and reduce to medium/low heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes (add more vegetable stock if needed).
- During that time, add some cajun seasoning (to your preference and pink salt if needed)
- Remove the bay leaves if possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
I would recommend using cabbage with thicker leaves. That would be red, white or green cabbage (the one that is a round shape).
Don't use cabbage that is leafy as they tend to wilt when water logged and loose a lot of their volume when cooking.
The soup should last for about 2-3 days. You will want to place the soup in an airtight container and leave in the refrigerator.
Yes, you can pour your soup into little freezer friendly containers/tubs so that it is equally portioned.
It should hold up for 2-3 months when frozen. When are ready to serve, simply defrost before heating up (best to re-heat on the stovetop)
It's not extreme heat but I do recommend adding the cajun seasoning according to your heat threshold as heat tolerance is very subjective.
Yes, Red Pepper Tomato Soup, Roasted Cauliflower Soup, Green Pea Soup, Creamy Mushroom Soup
Notes and tips
- This is the recipe that you will need for my Homemade Cajun Seasoning.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables if you wish.
- You can use my Homemade Vegetable Broth or using store bought make sure if it low sodium and gluten free.
- If you can't get chopped tomato in its juice use a combination of passata with fresh chopped tomatoes.
- Remember the amount of cajun seasoning you use will be subjective.
- You will need a saucepan or stockpot that holds at least 2 quarts/1.8 litres.
- Chop the cabbage to your preference. I like to cut mine into long stripes, but do what works best for you.
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Spicy Cabbage Detox Soup
Ingredients
- ½ head of a very large cabbage chopped (or use one medium cabbage)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 2-3 large carrots chopped/halved
- 6 stems of thyme leaves removed or use 2 teaspoon of dried
- 14 oz can of chopped tomatoes in juice (400g)
- 2 teaspoon parsley dried
- ½ tablespoon ginger minced or use 3 teaspoon of dried
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups vegetable broth (1.4 litres)
- 2 bay leaves
- cajun seasoning to taste (I used 3tbsp heaped)
- pink salt to taste if needed
Instructions
- On medium heat, add the olive oil to a large pot.
- Proceed to saute the onion, garlic and ginger until soft and translucent.
- Add the bell peppers and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the seasoning - parsley, black pepper and parsley.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and add a small amount of the cajun seasoning (do this in stages so you get the right level of heat/spiciness).
- Add the cabbage, bay leaves and pour in the vegetable broth.
- Bring the pot to a rolling boil and reduce to medium/low heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes (add more vegetable stock if needed).
- During that time, add some cajun seasoning (to your preference and pink salt if needed)
- Remove the bay leaves if possible.
Instant Pot Version
- Turn on the instant pot and select “saute”
- When the inner pot is hot add the olive oil and butter then proceed to saute the onion, ginger and garlic until translucent.
- Add the carrot, bell peppers and celery and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes
- Add the seasoning black pepper some of the cajun seasoning, parsley and thyme.
- Finally add the cabbage, bay leaves and vegetable broth.
- "Cancel" the “saute” setting
- Place the lid on the pressure cooker and set the steam release knob to the “sealing” position
- Press the “pressure cook” button and adjust the +/- to 10 minutes (it will take several minutes to reach maximum pressure)
- Once cooked leave the lid on and allow the pressure to release for 10 minutes before turning the knob to “venting” to rid any excess build up of pressure
- Add more cajun seasoning to taste and pink salt if needed
- Remove the bay leaves prior to serving
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Notes
- This is the recipe that you will need for my Homemade Cajun Seasoning.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables if you wish.
- You can use Homemade Vegetable Broth or using store brought make sure if it low sodium and gluten free.
- If you can't get chopped tomato in its juice use a combination of passata with fresh chopped tomatoes.
- Remember the amount of cajun seasoning you use will be subjective.
- You will need a saucepan or stockpot that holds at least 2 quarts/1.8 litres.
- Chop the cabbage to your preference. I like to cut mine into long stripes, but do what works best for you.
Ryan says
This is my 1st recipe review after years of searching and using online recipes for everything I cook. I felt compelled to review after making this soup at least 25 times over the past 12 months. It’s amazing and versatile. Plus most importantly healthy.
Ryan says
Never thought I could enjoy a “cabbage” soup but this is amazing.
Charla says
Glad it mets your approval Ryan.
Sabrina says
Very delicious, next time I will use a little less pepper!
Charla says
Hey Sabrina, yes it is a very fiery recipe but I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Kelli B says
The BEST dieting soup recipe EVERRRR
Charla says
Aww thank you so much Kelli.
John says
Love this!!!
Charla says
Thanks John
Kathy says
Delicious! Thank you for sharing this - I had everything leftover from New Years celebrations so this caught my eye. We are enjoying this right now. Please tell me where you found those cups/mugs in you photo. They are unique and I like the of them.
Charla says
Thank you so much Kathy, I'm so glad you liked the recipe. The cups/mugs are from a store called "Tiger". It's a Danish store that sells very unique kitchenware. I think you might be able to order online too.
Healthy eater says
We could all use a good detox now and then. I'm wondering if you have ever tried adding any protein to this soup like ground turkey or seafood. I was just looking into buying lobster so I am thinking of ways to cook with it.
Charla says
Yes, go for it. I will work out just fine.
Maureen Smith says
This soup is soo good!!! It definitely helps to detox you also. I used red cabbage and it turned out great!
Charla says
Thank you so much Maureen
Jesse says
This was very good! We love cabbage and went easy on the cajun. It was perfect!
Charla says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Rhianna says
Could this be done in a pressure cooker?
Charla says
I haven't tried it in my pressure cooker (yet) but it should work just fine.
Gina says
I've always loved cabbage soup! Not so sure why it gets such a bad image or this interesting "diet/detox" image but hey, if it can do that and taste this delicious, I'm in!
Charla says
hahaha I hate the stigma surrounding it too and thank you.
Valerie says
I don't do fads either. This soup sounds easy to make. I have a friend that's very into detoxing, fasting, meal prep and running that would love this soup.
Charla says
I hope she enjoys it Valerie.
H.L.M. says
In the '90s, a Cabbage Soup that went to the (Cabbage Soup Diet) was similar but much different, and the soup was delicious. I'm interested in making this recipe to see if I like it better. It sounds excellent for a detox soup. Have a great day!
Charla says
Thank you!!
Kacie Morgan says
I've got some leftover cabbage sitting in my fridge; this could be a wonderful way to use it up! I love homemade soup and a cabbage soup must be brimming with goodness.
Charla says
Please do, you won't regret it.
Danielle Wolter says
This is totally what I need in my life! The flavors sound so delicious and I am loving how healthy it is!
Charla says
Thanks Danielle