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Lisa’s Detox Soup

March 27, 2025 Lisa Mindel

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!

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In Heartfelt and Healing Soups Tags Soup, lunch, Greens, healthy, detox

Marvelous Minestrone Soup

January 4, 2025 Lisa Mindel

This cozy bowl of soup is always a celebration for my body and mind. It’s packed with colorful veggies, hearty beans, and gluten-free pasta, it’s a simple way to nourish yourself inside and out. Full of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, it’s perfect for keeping your energy up and your immune system strong. Plus, it’s endlessly adaptable—swap in your favorite greens or whatever veggies you have on hand.

Pro Tip: This soup is a fantastic way to load up on veggies. Don’t forget to double the batch and freeze some for a quick, comforting meal on busy days!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium white or yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 1/2 cups green beans, trimmed and roughly chopped
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth ( I like to also add “Better than Bouillon” to give it a boost) 
1 teaspoons dried basil (or 2 tablespoon fresh)
1 teaspoons dried oregano (or 2 tablespoon fresh)
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 pinch red chili pepper flakes (optional)
1 15-ounce can white beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups gluten-free pasta/ or regular if desired (See note)
1 cup curly kale or spinach, chopped

Fresh squeezed lemon, olives, etc

Salt and pepper to taste                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Instructions:

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add water, onion, and garlic, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 3 minutes until fragrant.

Add carrots and green beans, season with sea salt and black pepper, and stir. Cook for 3–4 minutes until vegetables start to soften.

Stir in zucchini, fire-roasted tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried basil, dried oregano, nutritional yeast, red chili flakes (if using), and beans. Bring to a strong simmer .

Reduce heat to medium-low, add pasta, and simmer gently for about 10 minutes ( al dente) stirring occasionally. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a simmer.

Add kale or spinach, stir and turn off the heat . The greens will wilt naturally and keep their green color!

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more herbs, olives, salt, and pepper as needed.

Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh herbs, grated parmesan, and a squeeze of lemon.

Enjoy!

You may store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for 1 month.

Note: GF pasta is does not reheat well. If you are using GF you may want to cook just enough separately and add to your portion of soup. Regular pasta will be fine to reheat.

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In Heartfelt and Healing Soups Tags soup, minestrone, winter, fall, plantbased, vegetables, healthy soups

Soothing Spinach Soup

November 1, 2024 Guest User
Creamy Spinach Soup

You won’t believe how creamy this soup is. It is Plant-Based and so healthy, delicious and “creamy” without the cream! Full of fresh spinach,a potato  and a bit of cashew creme ( oh yum) It’s sure to become one of your favorites and simple to make.   
Approx 5 Cups

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup of cashews
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1-2  russet potatos peeled and  cut into pieces
• 3 bay leaves
• 3-4 cups tightly packed spinach (washed, dried, stems removed) 
• 3-4 cups cups organic vegetable broth

 1 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice
• Sea salt and pepper to taste

TO PREPARE:

1. Place the cashews in a small bowl and cover with 1 cup water. Set aside to soak for 30 minutes. Transfer the cashews and their soaking water to a blender and puree until smooth and creamy; this may take several minutes. Set aside.

2. In a soup pot, combine the broth, potato, onion, garlic and bay leaves and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and simmer until the potato is very tender, about 15 minutes. Add the spinach and 1 cup water. Cover and cook over medium heat until the spinach leaves have wilted, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly. Remove and discard the bay leaves.

3. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender or food processor, working in batches if necessary (do not overfill the blender), and puree until smooth. (Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pot until smooth.) Pour the soup back into the pot. Whisk in the cashew cream ( your desired amount) lemon juice, pepper, and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot.

 
This soup heats up well so you can enjoy it for a few days!

inspired by: Forks Over Knives

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In Heartfelt and Healing Soups Tags creamy, creamy spinach soup, spinach soup, olive oil, onion, garlic, zucchini, potato, spinach, vegetable broth, Dairy free, Vegan, antioxidant, hormone health
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