This detox vegetable broth, infused with turmeric and ginger, is easy to make and perfect for a detoxifying boost!
Sometimes in this life, I just need to take a step back and reevaluate.
We are busy, consumed creatures of habit, aren’t we? Rushing from point A to point B, trying to get through the days, working for the weekends.
I learned about mindfulness far too late in life. It’s one of those things I wish I could go back in time and tell myself about. (That; and to never, ever cut my own bangs.)
I feel that it’s very important to practice mindfulness and to reevaluate ourselves and our situations. To ask ourselves the big questions. Am I where I want to be in my life? Is the person I’ve become a person to be proud of? Am I happy at my job, living in my city, in my relationships, etc.
This detox vegetable broth is just a broth and it’s most likely getting far more philosophical attention than it deserves.
And yet still, it reminds me of this idea. The idea of taking a step back. And not reversing time, never reversing time; but concentrating on the most important time there is: the present.
Mindfulness is about taking care of ourselves and one of the most important and powerful ways we can take care of ourselves is with food. Many things in this life are out of our control, even certain things that come to our health and our bodies. However, food is not one of them. That’s always in our control. We choose what we put into our bodies, and that’s powerful, isn’t it?
I like to make this detox vegetable broth to remind me of that.
It’s a subtle and simple reminder. A reminder to myself to take care of myself, to reevaluate, to detox.
Sometimes it’s not even our bodies we need to detox, but it’s our minds. A way of looking at something, of shedding negativity, of unloading some of the weight we’re carrying on our shoulders.
Ever feel like that?
I certainly do.
This detox vegetable broth is made the same way you would make any regular ole vegetable broth. And it can be used in the same way, too. You can use this as a base to soups or stews, and you could use it to replace water when making rice or quinoa. It’s full of warm, comforting, slightly spicy flavors. And it’s quite delicious.
However, my favorite way to eat this is to simply sip it. I make a big batch and heat up a warm cup of it in the afternoon and drink it as a little boost, if you will. It gives me a nice pick-me-up and it makes me feel good. It forces me to slow down and to sip the hot broth slowly.
I will say, to be clear, that I do not believe in all-juice or all-broth detoxes. I am not telling you to drink this and only this for a certain amount of days. This broth is meant to be added to your healthy diet. I feel that doing extreme low-calorie fasting does the body more harm than good. I like to detox with real foods.
And you really don’t have to get fancy here when it comes to real, detoxifying foods.
This detox vegetable broth is full of vegetables, greens, and spices that help detox the body.
Parsley, a powerful antioxidant, helps remove toxins and fats from the kidneys. It’s full of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and chlorophyll, and helps regenerate cells while strengthening the body’s immune system. It’s also a natural diuretic. Another diuretic, cabbage, also helps rid the body of excess fluid and toxins. Cabbage is rich in sulfur-containing compounds, which are proven to help the liver break down toxins.
Garlic is no new player in the detox game. Garlic has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Garlic contains high amounts of both vitamin C and antioxidants which help support the immune system and liver while fighting free radicals.
Although that old wives’ tale of putting onions in your socks while you sleep to purify your blood has been proven false, onions still have tons of benefits and are rich in cancer-fighting compounds.
Ginger and turmeric are two components of this detox vegetable broth that makes it a bit more unique than your typical broth. Both are packed with detoxifying properties and natural anti-inflammatory compounds. Additionally, ginger and turmeric are both powerful aids in digestion.
For all these reasons and more, this broth is as lovely and healing as it sounds.
I hope that you’ve enjoyed this detox vegetable broth. What are your favorite ways to ‘detox,’ be it mentally or physically? Let me know in the comments below.
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Detox Vegetable Broth with Turmeric and Ginger
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 90 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 quarts 1x
Description
This healing, vegan detox broth is comforting, delicious, and full of detoxifying properties.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon filtered water
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 1 leek, roughly chopped (including tops)
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced in half
- 3 parsnips, roughly chopped
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1/2 head green cabbage, roughly chopped
- 1 3-inch piece of ginger, roughly chopped
- 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and clean all of the vegetables. You do not need to peel any of the vegetables and aromatics for this broth, but it is up to you. Peeling them (ginger, garlic, parsnips, onion) will give the broth a cleaner taste and appearance, but it is not necessary.
- Combine all of the vegetables and the water into a large stock pot. Bring to a simmer, cover with lid, and gently simmer for 90 minutes.
- Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer and discard the vegetables. Store in mason jars or airtight containers in the refrigerator for 1 week, or freeze.
- Enjoy warm or use as a soup base or while making quinoa or rice.
Notes
You can save the vegetables you discard from the broth for another use. I will usually discard the parsley and ginger and keep the onion, parsnip, and cabbage mixture for a dinner side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 cups)
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 0g
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When do you add the turmeric?
At what point do you add the turmeric?
Hi Destiny, add the turmeric right before turning off of the heat.
I made this broth – it’s delicious, but found the first few times drinking it my stomach was cramping for an hour or so. is this normal, or the detoxification process?
Probably from the cabbage ~ it can have that effect 😉
Made this today and it was AMAZING!!! I made it in my Instant Pot because I can use the inner mesh strainer for all the veggies and herbs- very convenient, I doubled the garlic and ginger (I’m addicted to both.. Yum). It’s the perfect sipping broth. Also, the veggies (minus the ginger root chunks) are actually really good as a side dish. Thank you!!
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So glad you liked it! 🙂
Hi. Just came upon this recipe and it looks amazing.. I scrolled and didn’t see this question… Do you think this recipe will work in an 8 QT Instant Pot so I can make a large batch and freeze?
Thanks- Jennifer
Hi Jennifer, definitely! Many readers make this in the instant pot. 🙂
Is it possible to freeze this broth?
This sounds amazing I am going to make it today really looking forward to trying it, thank you for sharing
Hope you like it, Jane!
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Awesome Recipe!! Thanks for sharing
So glad you enjoyed!
Love this. Happy to find your site. I added a handful of shiitakes (because well, shiitakes 😊) and, after turning off the heat, 2 large TB of red miso (because well, miso 😊). Omitted sea salt b/c adding miso. Thank you for this!!!
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You’re so welcome! Thank you for your review. Shiitake and miso in here sounds delicious!
I love this recipe, BUT 1 gallon of water in will not be the net amount of stock. The vegetables soak up the cooking liquid (water in this case). I ended up with only 2 quarts of stock. The flavor was lovely. I also used fresh turmeric, which has much more detox value than powder. When I make it again, I’m going to increase the water, and ginger to give it a bit more zing in the finished flavor.
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I’ll add fresh turmeric as we. Don’t forget pepper to increase absorption of the curcumin in turmeric. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/turmeric-and-black-pepper#health-benefits
Jodi – when did you add the fresh turmeric and how much did you use? Thanks!
How long do it hold before going bad?
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Hi Martin,
It will keep for 7 days in the fridge. Enjoy!
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Finally I’ve found something that helped me. Cheers!
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Thank you! Just wondering the quantity of finished stock?
Hi Tabia, it makes about 4 quarts of stock. Enjoy! 🙂
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I am making thus recipe tomorrow. I do
A lot of crockpot cooking. Do you think this recipe would b successful in a crockpot?
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Hello Eta, I think this would be great in the crockpot. I would cook on low for 8 hours. Let me know how it turns out!
Hi Tiffany.. It’s my first time commenting on a website. I came across your recipe a couple of weeks ago while searching for anti-inflammatory recipes. I made it same day I found it and was so excited. I prepared it to code with one addition. I added 1/2 tablespoon of whole tellicherry peppercorns to aid in the absorption of the turmeric.. I’ve since remade and it is delicious and restorative. I try to drink a cup a day.I am having surgery next week and look forward to making a big batch beforehand so I can recover and rejuvenate with this amazing broth.. Humbly submitted, Damon.
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Hi Damon! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this thoughtful comment and review. I am so glad you’re enjoying the broth and thank you for the tellicherry peppercorn tip! Good luck with your surgery next week.
Looks delish. Do you know the nutritional content for this recipe?
Hi there, C! I just updated this with the nutritional information. Thanks for reaching out!
Just made a patch of it this weekend and am enjoying it at work. My church is doing a fast (12 hr water only) for 21 days. This is perfect between breakfast and dinner. I work in the front office and it gets quite cold so just drinking cold water isn’t enough. Having something warm and flavorful is a real life saver!, I think I may have gotten too heavy handed with the cabbage though, lol! The flavor is fine but the smell is a bit much. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Thanks for sharing, Melonie! Glad you are enjoying this detox broth. I love having it to sip in the winter as well. And, yeah, the cabbage can get a little stinky, lol! That’s why I only use half of a small head for this recipe. Next time you can use even less!
I love making homemade broth, but I’ve never used turmeric in before. I have to try this!
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I consume tons of ginger and turmeric a day just to keep my system going!
I’ll have to try this. Just started a new food program and I think that this would fit in very well.
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There is nothing better than homemade broth. I like both the flavor and the healthy by product of using the turmeric and ginger.
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After this birthday weekend and that delicious cheese cake, I’ll be relying heavily on this detox broth 🙂
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I love this broth. Made it a few days ago definitely a keeper great flavors
Thanks for sharing.
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So glad you enjoyed it, Margaret!
I have never made my own vegetable broth. Love the addition of ginger and turmeric!
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