Detox Vegetable Soup
Warm up with this vibrant, nutrient-packed detox vegetable soup that is bursting with wholesome flavors and goodness.
Ingredients
- •2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- •2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- •2 stalks celery, diced
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- •1 medium head of green cabbage, cored and chopped
- •2 medium zucchini, diced
- •1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- •2 cups fresh baby spinach
- •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- •Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery, cooking for about 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, ground turmeric, and ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the chopped green cabbage, diced zucchini, and canned diced tomatoes with their juices.
- 5
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fresh baby spinach and lemon juice, letting it sit for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- 7
Stir in the fresh chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and ladle warm into bowls.
💡 Chef tips
- You can easily swap the zucchini or cabbage for other seasonal vegetables like kale, green beans, or cauliflower florets.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Add a can of rinsed chickpeas or white beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking if you want to add plant-based protein.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished soup is brilliantly colorful with a fragrant, earthy aroma of turmeric and cumin, offering a light, clean, and deeply comforting vegetable flavor.