Description
A vibrant and nourishing green detox soup packed with fresh vegetables, perfect for cleansing and boosting health.
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach: 2 cups, packed
- Kale: 1 cup, stems removed and chopped
- Zucchini: 1 medium, diced
- Green peas: 1 cup (fresh or frozen)
- Vegetable broth: 4 cups
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Salt: to taste
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for sautéing)
- Toasted seeds: such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the fresh spinach and kale thoroughly under cold water. Remove the stems from the kale and chop it into small pieces. Dice the zucchini into small cubes.
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced zucchini, fresh spinach, kale, and green peas. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the greens wilt and the zucchini softens.
- Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Return the soup to the pot.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and season with salt to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with toasted seeds and a drizzle of lemon juice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality vegetables for the best flavor.
- Consider adding protein sources like chickpeas, tofu, or quinoa for a heartier meal.
- Experiment with spices for a spicy version of the soup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green detox soup, healthy soup, vegan soup, nutritious soup, vegetable soup