Wholesome Anti Inflammatory Vegetable Soup with Turmeric

Dec 9, 2021 (updated Feb 7, 2024) by Nyssa Tanner 35 Comments

Warm up with this anti inflammatory vegetable soup with turmeric! Ready in just 45 minutes and made with wholesome ingredients like olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, cabbage, cauliflower, turmeric, and vegetable broth. The hearty array of veggies and spices in this nourishing soup will keep you feeling your best all winter long!

Large white bowl filled with vibrant anti inflammatory vegetable soup with turmeric on a light colored background. — This glowing golden veggie soup is rich in flavor and comfort – and the yummiest veggie-packed addition to your soup-season meal plan!

The best anti inflammatory vegetable soup with turmeric to keep you warm and cozy

Everyone needs a go-to veggie soup recipe for the colder months, and this anti-inflammatory vegetable soup is a delicious, family-friendly option.

Loads of tender, flavorful vegetables swimming in a lemony, herb studded, turmeric infused broth is just the thing when someone in your house needs a little love in soup form.

It’s simple to make (comes together in less than an hour!), and the natural sweetness and aromatic qualities of the veggies, broth, and spices will warm up any kitchen.

Why this recipe works

When you start by sautéing the onions, celery, and carrots in olive oil you create a wonderful base that is abundant in aromatic flavor. And because they’re slightly faster to cook – the cauliflower and chopped cabbage are added after the first of the veggies have softened, along with the spices and garlic to bring to life over the heat.

The green cabbage adds a really yummy sweetness to this veggie soup. If you’ve never had cabbage in soup, it’s a must-try!

A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and parsley added shortly before pulling off the stovetop brightens everything up, and makes for one mega-comforting bowl of veggie soup.

If you love this recipe, be sure to check out our recipes for Gluten Free Minestrone, White Bean and Kale Soup, Thick and Creamy Tomato and Red Pepper Soup, and Anti-Inflammatory Chicken Soup for more cozy soup ideas!

Large white bowl filled with vibrant anti inflammatory vegetable soup with turmeric and a lemon wedge on a light colored background. — Loaded up with carrots, celery, onion, cauliflower, and cabbage, the veggies in this brothy soup are tender and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients for anti inflammatory vegetable soup with turmeric in various sized bowls and plates on a light colored background. — The ingredient list is mostly made up of veggies with the addition of dried spices, garlic, and broth! Onions, carrots, celery, cauliflower, and cabbage are the stars of the show. Some rich vegetable broth ties it all together, and lemon and parsley added at the end brighten up the flavor!

Close up shot of the spices for the soup in a small ceramic dish. — Turmeric, paprika, cumin, and chili flakes are the dried spices you’ll need. Skip the chili flakes for milder flavor!

Recipe variations

If you want to experiment with other ingredients in this soup here’s a few suggestions and when to add them:

Potatoes – Waxy potatoes like yukon gold or baby red potatoes would be delicious. I would add them with the cauliflower and cabbage.
Sweet potatoes – Diced sweet potatoes would also be delicious! They can also be added with the cauliflower and cabbage.
Broccoli – Broccoli can be used in addition to the cauliflower, or in place of it. It does cook faster than cauliflower though, so I’d recommend only adding it about 6-7 minutes before pulling the soup from the heat.
Kale – A hearty green like kale can be thinly sliced and added about 4-5 minutes before serving.
Baby spinach – A few handfuls of baby spinach can be added with the parsley and lemon juice to wilt.
Beans – Canned beans would be excellent. They can be added about 10 minutes before serving to warm through.
Rice – Cooked rice can be added to your bowl just before the hot soup.
Pasta – Cooked pasta can be added to your bowl just before the hot soup.
Quinoa – Cooked quinoa can be added to your bowl just before the hot soup.
Lentils – Cooked lentils can be added to the soup about 10 minutes before serving to warm through.
Chicken – Obviously adding chicken would mean this soup wasn’t vegetarian anymore, but it is an option for extra protein!

How to make this vegetable soup

Once the vegetables are prepped and chopped this soup comes together in less than 30 minutes. So easy!

How to make anti inflammatory vegetable soup - Diced onions, carrots, and celery sauteed in a large ceramic soup pot with olive oil. — Heat your soup pot and add olive oil along with the diced onion, carrots, and celery to sauté until they’re nice and tender.

How to make anti inflammatory vegetable soup - Cabbage, cauliflower, garlic, and spices added to the soup pot. — Heat your soup pot and add olive oil along with the diced onion, carrots, and celery to sauté until they’re nice and tender.

A soup ladle dipping into a pot of anti inflammatory vegetable soup with turmeric. — Just a minute or two before serving add the chopped parsley and fresh lemon juice. And season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

Large white bowl filled with vibrant anti inflammatory vegetable soup with turmeric and a lemon wedge with a spoon dipping into the broth on a light colored background. — Divide between bowls and dig in!

Serving suggestions

This soup is delicious on it’s own as a light lunch or dinner, but can also be bulked up by adding one of the suggested ingredients above. Beans, rice, pasta, lentils, or chicken are all delicious options.

It would also be great served alongside a hearty green salad or with some crusty bread.

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