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    Boost Your Immunity with this Great Detox Soup

    Published: Jan 24, 2021 · Modified: Feb 13, 2022 by Cara Kretz · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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    Detox Soup

    Are you stuck indoors and looking to make some healthy comfort food. This Detox Soup is designed to boost immunity and provide maximum health benefits.

    My Detox Soup is one of the best tasting soups you will ever have. The flavor is amazing.  Ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, lemon, and cayenne pepper are magical when cooked with lots of healthy veggies. Now is a great time to detox your system  Make a big batch of this healing and cleansing Detox Soup. 

    Each ingredient in the Detox Soup has been selected to perform a health benefit.  This soup does not have any grains or noodles. The fat is minimal with one tablespoon of healthy olive oil, and a small amount of beans have been added for protein. The rest of the soup is loaded with vegetables, spices and herbs that will nourish and cleanse your whole body. Sip on it all day for a great one-day detox anytime during the year!

    detox soup ingredients

    Dedicate one day to enjoying only Detox Soup for all your meals and drinking lots of lemon water. Or you can just have a big bowl of Detox Soup for dinner 7 nights in a row. Eat nothing else after 6pm.  Either way, your body will feel cleansed and nourished.

    Detox Soup

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    Immune Boosting Detox Soup

    Each ingredient in this Detox Soup has been selected to perform a health benefit. This soup does not have any grains or noodles. The fat is minimal with one tablespoon of healthy olive oil, and a small amount of beans have been added for protein. The rest of the soup is loaded with vegetables, spices and herbs that will nourish and cleanse your whole body. Sip on it all day for a great one-day detox anytime during the year!
    Course Soup
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Author Homemade Italian Cooking with Cara

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil MUFA helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol
    • 1 medium yellow and/or red onion diced (reduces inflammation)
    • 6 cloves garlic minced (boosts immune system)
    • 2 inch chunk fresh ginger peeled and minced (boosts immune system)
    • 4 celery stalks diced (adds fiber & vitamins)
    • 4 medium carrots diced (antioxidant, and adds fiber & vitamins)
    • 1 small head of broccoli florets (adds fiber & vitamins)
    • 1 14 ounce can tomatoes or 1 cup fresh diced (high in antioxidants)
    • 8 ounce crimini or shiitake mushrooms reduces inflammation
    • 1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts drained and halved (stimulates bile flow)
    • 1 14 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed (adds protein and fiber)
    • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon helps lowers blood sugar
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste (decongestant and appetite suppressant)
    • 1 bay leaf
    • fine-grain sea salt and black pepper to taste
    • 8 cups low sodium vegetable stock aids weight loss and adds minerals
    • 2 cups kale or spinach de-stemmed and cut in thin strips (antioxidant, and adds fiber & vitamins)
    • 1 cup purple cabbage chopped (detoxifier and aids weight loss)
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley minced (antioxidant)
    • 1 large lemon juiced (liver cleanse)

    Instructions

    • In a large enamel pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and saute the onion, ginger and garlic until soft. Add the celery, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
    • Stir in the turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper plus salt and pepper to taste. Add the vegetable stock, artichoke hearts, and chickpeas and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes for the flavors to merge.
    • Add in the kale, cabbage, parsley and lemon juice and simmer 5 more minutes or until vegetables just start to soften.
    • Serve hot.
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    Comments

    1. Lizwaz

      May 13, 2021 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      Loved it! I’ve been making a different soup each week for the last 3 weeks. This is a winner! My last recipe had you serving their veggie soup with sliced avocado on top and let me tell you how much I love it so I’ve been doing it with soup too. I also added two shredded chicken breast because I want the protein. That said, even without my additions this soup is bomb!

      Reply
      • Cara Kretz

        May 14, 2021 at 7:50 am

        Thank you so much!! Love the idea of adding chicken.

        Reply
    2. K Samson

      October 30, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      I made it a week ago and we enjoyed it so much that I gave the recipe to my daughter. She made it for her family and ... well, she liked it. I just made it again tonight. It takes me longer than you: two full, busy hours until we could eat it. But it tastes even better this time. Will definitely be making this soup often this winter. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Cara Kretz

        October 31, 2020 at 8:43 am

        Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. It's hard to describe the unique taste to others. It is my favorite healthy soup! All the best, Cara

        Reply
    3. Che Che

      August 26, 2020 at 8:32 pm

      4 stars
      Very good soup! Do you have the nutrition information?

      Reply
      • Cara Kretz

        August 27, 2020 at 11:00 am

        Thank you! Unfortunately I have not calculated the nutritional info. Sorry!

        Reply
    4. Sherri Hammett

      March 02, 2020 at 2:10 pm

      Thank you for the recipe, I made it yesterday for our weeklong detox that we are venturing on. Made the soup times five and cant believe how much soup I have, so will be freezing some. I followed the directions but did add extra ginger just because I didn't want to waste it. I think I got to much because it has a pundit spicy taste and I think that would have to be the ginger. Still good just doesn't suit everyone in the family. Was wondering if I could add something to tame it down some, or maybe dilute it with more broth? Anyhow thanks again, I will make it again but not with extra ginger!

      Reply
      • Cara Kretz

        March 03, 2020 at 9:49 am

        Hi Sherri! Yes, ginger has a strong taste and is not for everyone in abundance. I hate wasting food and probably would have done the same. The only remedy I can think of is to try adding coconut sugar to balance the taste. Adding sugar is counter-intuitive to a detox soup, but coconut sugar is low-glycemic and low cal. Try it with a small amount in a pan first to test how you like the taste so you don't ruin the whole batch. Start with a tablespoon for 2 cups of soup to start. Good luck!

        Reply
    5. Chinazor Ominyi

      January 17, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      Getting a detox never tasted this good....

      Detailed recipe. Loved it but left out the garlic. Hope I didn't miss out on anything.

      Reply
      • Cara Kretz

        January 17, 2020 at 9:03 pm

        Thank you for the feedback! Don't worry about the garlic. The rest of the long list of ingredients are enough. Best, Cara

        Reply
    6. Jeri

      January 20, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      Have you tried freezing it? Curious how it holds up. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Cara Kretz

        January 22, 2018 at 6:34 am

        Jeri, this soup freezes great! I store it portion size containers in the freezer. It lasts for months!

        Reply
    7. Chris

      January 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      Our new favorite soup. We are making it again, second time in two weeks!

      Reply
      • homemadeitaliancooking

        January 10, 2016 at 12:40 pm

        That is awesome! I made it again too. Thank you Chris!

        Reply
    8. Bunny

      January 10, 2016 at 12:05 am

      What could you use in place of an enamel pot?

      Reply
      • homemadeitaliancooking

        January 10, 2016 at 11:51 am

        Hi Bunny! You can use any non-reactive pan such as stainless steel or enamel. A reactive pan, such as aluminum or cast iron, may react with the acidic tomatoes and lemon juice in the recipe and should not be used. So your best bet would be a stainless steel pan or stockpot. All-Clad makes some good stainless steel pans. Thanks for asking and let me know if you make it. Best, Cara

        Reply
    9. Shaina

      January 04, 2016 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      This soup is SO good! We made it last night - it was a perfect healthy recipe to kick off the New Year (and makes a ton for leftovers for the week!). Thank you, Cara!

      Reply
      • homemadeitaliancooking

        January 04, 2016 at 9:26 am

        Thank you Shaina! I am so glad you tried it and liked it. It does make a ton of soup. lol

        Reply

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