NOT YOUR MAMA’S CABBAGE SOUP

 

SERVES 2

5 to 6 cups bone broth

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced

2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

1 leek, white and pale green parts only, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

¼ cup lemon juice

2½ cups chopped cabbage

1 cup cauliflower florets

10 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed

1½ teaspoons sea salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups chopped bok choy

3 cups spinach, kale, or other dark leafy greens

½ cup chopped parsley

2 cups broccoli spiralized into “noodles” or sliced and boiled until tender

Combine broth, garlic, jalapeño, ginger, leek, celery, lemon juice, cabbage, cauliflower, chicken, salt, and pepper in a large slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2½ hours.

Add bok choy and spinach, cover, and cook for another 30 minutes. Stir in parsley and adjust seasoning.

Serve soup in a bowl over 1 cup prepared broccoli “noodles.” On the side, include a serving of nuts and pickled ginger if desired.