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Cabbage and Lentil Detox Soup

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A bright and light soup made with shredded cabbage, lentils, and warming spices, perfect for a healthy reset.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)
  • 1 cup lentils (red or brown/green)
  • 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes (or 1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped)
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 6–8 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika. Stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, shredded cabbage, bay leaf, and broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer: red lentils for 15–20 minutes; brown/green lentils for 25–30 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Remove bay leaf. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

For a creamier finish, stir in plant-based yogurt or coconut milk at the end. This soup scales easily, so feel free to double the recipe for leftovers.

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