Detox Soup
This Green Detox soup will help keep you feeling light and healthy during any season and is a great addition to your diet, especially if you find yourself feeling sluggish, run down, and tired.
This soup is packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and immune boosting nutrients.
INGREDIENTS
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
2 white onions chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 zucchinis chopped
2 cups of broccoli
2 stalks of celery chopped
5 Dino kale leaves ribbed and chopped
1 cup of spinach ( + 1 handful of raw spinach )
1 cup frozen ( or fresh) peas
½ cup of packed parsley
Juice of 1 lemon
5 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons fresh mint ( or basil)
1 tsp “Better than Boullion” ( vegetable)
A few sprigs fresh thyme.
Preparation
1. Add onions to a large pot with the olive oil and saute for 5 minutes or until onions have softened.
2. Add garlic, zucchini, celery, spinach, kale, broccoli and peas to the pot and cook for several minutes.
3. Add the vegetable stock, mint ( basil) and thyme. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 25-30 minutes. Let cool uncovered for about 15 minutes.
4. Carefully add the soup in batches with the handful of raw spinach ( keeps the beautiful green color) to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth. Season and serve hot or I even enjoy this cold for a snack!