Green Detox Soup
A healthful green detox soup with leeks and veggies to nourish your body and soul! Great for a light lunch or a side to your dinner!
Servings: 4
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ cup leeks packed (see recipe notes)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ cups zucchini diced into small chunks
- 1½ cups broccoli roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup green peas
- 1 cup spinach packed
- ½ cup parsley
- sprouts for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add coconut oil to a large pot. Heat the pot and add the leeks and garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chopped zucchini and broccoli, along with the salt and pepper and sauté for another 12 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the green peas, spinach, and parsley, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth (alternately you can use an immersion blender).
- Top with fresh sprouts (or croutons) if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storing Instructions: Let the soup cool, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for about 4–5 days. Reheat it gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Freezing Tips: This soup freezes really well. Let it cool completely, then freeze it in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight and reheat when ready.
- Don't Have Leeks? You can use yellow or white onion instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1551mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2606IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg