Description
Refreshing green detox soup brings Mediterranean wellness to your kitchen with a vibrant blend of nutrient-packed ingredients. Wholesome greens and clean flavors promise a delightful journey of health and satisfaction you’ll savor with each nourishing spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Vegetables:
- 2 cups kale (chopped)
- 2 cups spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium cucumber (peeled and chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
Base Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or water for a lighter version)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Optional toppings: avocado (fresh herbs, or seeds)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all green vegetables by finely chopping onions, garlic, kale, spinach, broccoli, cucumber, and celery into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat (around 350°F), then gently sauté onions and garlic until they release a fragrant aroma, approximately 3 minutes.
- Introduce the chopped green vegetables into the pot, stirring continuously to ensure even cooking and allowing the greens to wilt and soften for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate aromatic spices like ginger and turmeric, then season with salt and pepper. Pour in vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the soup to cook for 15-20 minutes, ensuring vegetables become completely tender and flavors meld together.
- Remove pot from heat and transform the soup into a smooth, velvety consistency using an immersion blender or transferring in batches to a standard blender.
- Enhance the soup’s brightness by stirring in fresh lemon juice, then taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnishing with optional toppings such as sliced avocado, fresh herbs, or crunchy sunflower seeds for added texture and nutrition.
Notes
- Maximize nutrient retention by avoiding overcooking vegetables, which can diminish their nutritional value and vibrant green color.
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting the amount of vegetable broth or water during blending for your preferred consistency.
- Boost protein content by adding a scoop of plant-based protein powder or stirring in cooked quinoa for a more filling meal.
- Enhance digestibility by lightly steaming harder vegetables like broccoli before adding them to the soup, ensuring a smoother texture and easier nutrient absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg