Description
Wholesome healthy detox soup delivers nourishing comfort for weary bodies seeking rejuvenation. Packed with fresh vegetables and healing spices, this simple recipe supports natural wellness while delighting taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup spinach or kale (chopped)
- 1 medium zucchini (diced)
- 3 celery stalks (sliced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Flavor Preparation: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, sautéing onions until translucent and soft.
- Spice Infusion: Add garlic, turmeric, ginger, and cumin, stirring rapidly to activate aromatics without scorching.
- Vegetable Integration: Toss celery, carrots, zucchini, and broccoli into the pot, thoroughly coating with spice mixture to maximize flavor absorption.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour vegetable broth and diced tomatoes into the pot, bringing to a robust boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Vegetable Transformation: Simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing vegetables to tenderize and flavors to harmonize, creating a rich, cohesive texture.
- Green Enhancement: Incorporate spinach or kale, letting the leaves wilt and meld seamlessly into the soup’s robust profile.
- Final Seasoning: Splash fresh lemon juice, then season with salt and black pepper to elevate the soup’s taste complexity.
- Culinary Refinement: Taste and adjust seasonings, ensuring a perfectly balanced and nuanced flavor profile.
- Presentation: Ladle into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley or cilantro for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Optimize Vegetable Cutting: Chop vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Control Spice Intensity: Adjust turmeric, ginger, and cumin quantities based on personal preference, starting with smaller amounts and gradually increasing for balanced flavor.
- Preserve Nutrient Integrity: Minimize cooking time for leafy greens to retain maximum nutritional value and vibrant color, adding them just before serving.
- Enhance Soup Versatility: Experiment with protein additions like cooked chicken, tofu, or lentils to transform the detox soup into a more substantial meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg