There’s nothing better than curling up with a comforting bowl of delicious hot soup on a cold winter’s day! With the indulgence of holiday fare nearly behind us, it’s now time to cleanse our bodies with proper immune-boosting nourishment. This healthy and nutritious soup recipe contains detoxifying natural remedies such as fresh lemon juice and ginger along with vitamin-enriched vegetables that will cleanse, nourish and detoxify your body from the inside out!
Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Cook Time: 25-30 minutes| Serves: 6 | Calories: 228
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup water (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 of a red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 1 small head of broccoli, florets
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric (powdered)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- a dash of fine-grain sea salt and black pepper
- 6 cups water (or 4 cups vegetable broth + 2 cups water)
- 2 cups kale, de-stemmed and torn in pieces
- 1 cup purple cabbage, chopped
- juice from 1/2 of a small lemon
Directions:
- In large pot, add water and turn heat on medium-high. After it’s hot, add onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add celery, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes and fresh ginger. Stir and cook for 3 minutes, adding extra water or broth as needed (another 1/4 cup).
- Stir in powdered turmeric, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Add a dash of salt and pepper.
- Add in water (or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Add in kale, cabbage and lemon juice near the last 2-3 minutes of simmering.
Enjoy!