(Light • Healing • Weight-Loss Friendly)
A comforting, rustic French-style soup loaded with garlic, vegetables, and herbs — perfect for detox days, immunity boosting, and clean eating 🌿
📝 Ingredients
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2 tsp olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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10–12 garlic cloves, minced
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2 celery stalks, sliced
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2 carrots, diced
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1 zucchini, chopped
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4 cups cabbage, shredded
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1 tsp thyme
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1 bay leaf
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½ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp turmeric (optional anti-inflammatory boost)
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6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
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Salt to taste
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Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (2–3 minutes).
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Add celery, carrots, zucchini, and cabbage. Cook 3 minutes.
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Stir in thyme, bay leaf, pepper, turmeric, and broth.
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Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
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Remove bay leaf, adjust salt, and garnish with parsley.
🌟 Health Benefits
✔ Boosts immunity
✔ Anti-inflammatory
✔ Aids digestion
✔ Naturally low-calorie
✔ Great for weight loss & detox
💡 Tips
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Add shredded chicken or white beans for protein.
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Blend half the soup for a creamy texture without cream.
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Add lemon juice before serving for extra detox benefits.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I store this soup?
Yes — refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Q: Is this keto-friendly?
Skip carrots and reduce onions for low-carb version.
Q: Can I use roasted garlic?
Yes — it adds a sweeter, deeper flavor.