Description
A nourishing and low-calorie soup packed with cabbage, vegetables, and lean protein, perfect for meal prep or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Ground turkey or chicken
- 3 cups Cabbage, chopped
- 4 cups Carrots, sliced or diced
- 2 cups Celery, chopped
- 2 cans Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 tsp Garlic, minced
- 4 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 cups Green beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 bunch Fresh parsley or thyme
- 4 cups Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 cans Diced or crushed tomatoes
- 2 Yellow onions, large, chopped
- 2 cups Zucchini, sliced
- 16 cups Chicken broth
- 1 large Lemon, juiced
- 4 tbsp Avocado oil (or another neutral oil)
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 4 tsp Sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Turmeric
Instructions
- Place the ground turkey or chicken in the crockpot.
- Add the chopped cabbage, carrots, celery, chickpeas, minced garlic, and garlic powder.
- Add the green beans, fresh parsley or thyme, sweet potatoes, canned tomatoes, chopped onions, and zucchini on top.
- Pour the chicken broth over everything.
- Drizzle the avocado oil evenly across the surface. Sprinkle the cayenne, Italian seasoning, paprika, sea salt, and turmeric over the mixture.
- Squeeze the large lemon over the soup for a bright lift.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors have melded.
- Give the soup a good stir, taste, and adjust salt or spices if needed.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use extra chickpeas or firm tofu and vegetable broth. Zucchini and green beans can be swapped for bell peppers or frozen peas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American