Detox Soup
This nourishing, creamy vegetable soup (without cream) is good for the body and soul. it helps build gut-health and cooks in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 8
Calories: 213kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 leeks, thinly sliced, white and light green parts only, 4 cups
- 2 celery stalks diced small, 1 cup
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced small, 2 cups
- 1 small head cauliflower, chopped small, 4 cups
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 x 2-inch pieces fresh turmeric peeled and finely grated, 2 tbsp. or 2 teaspoon dried
- 1 540 ml can white beans, 14 oz or 2 cups, drained and rinsed
- 8 cups vegetable broth, low or no sodium
- 4 cups spinach, 128g / 4.5oz
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 400 ml can coconut milk, 13.5 oz/1.5 cups
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ a lemon
- 2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add carrots, cauliflower, garlic, fresh turmeric, white beans, salt and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and continue simmering until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and continue simmering for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in coconut milk along with chopped cilantro or parsley, and fresh lemon juice. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Storage - This soup will keep in the fridge for up to one week and frozen for 6 months.
Any combination of vegetables can be used. You will need 6 to 8 cups in addition to the leeks, spinach and cilantro.
Make it smooth - Do you prefer a smooth creamy soup? Or maybe you want to hide all those healthy ingredients from picky eaters. No problem - use a blender or hand blender to puree the soup. Blending it only partially will give you the best of both worlds!
Nutrition Facts - are only an estimate and calculated using an online calculator. One serving is based on 2 cups of soup
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1068mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g