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    Cleansing Detox Soup

    Jan 6, 2015 • Follicular Phase, Luteal Phase, Menstrual Phase, Ovulatory Phase, Soup

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    Cleansing Detox Soup || Immune-boosting, wholesome, vegan, oil free, and gluten free warming soup. Perfect for fighting off colds and flu while cleansing with natural, delicious immunity boosting whole foods.

    There’s nothing better than curling up with a comforting bowl of hot soup after a long, frigid, wintry day. The new year is in full swing. Everyone is back to work after the holiday fun, and it’s game time.

    Since the arctic like conditions have arrived here in Chicago, fully making themselves known, it’s time to take care of our bodies with proper immune-boosting nourishment (unless of course you live in a warm place, then please send us some of your warm air!). 

    This oil-free Cleansing Detox Soup is packed with all the good stuff, and by good stuff I mean immune-boosting natural remedies like fresh lemon juice, fresh zingy ginger, bright turmeric, balancing cinnamon, and a touch of spicy cayenne. Detoxifying vegetables and leafy greens like kale, broccoli, celery and carrots will cleanse, nourish and make you feel whole. I carefully chose each ingredient based on it’s healing properties and am sticking to oil free recipes all of January. You especially want to avoid cooking with oils in a cleansing and detoxifying recipe to allow the detoxification process to properly take place. 

    Cleansing Detox Soup || Immune-boosting, wholesome, vegan, oil free, and gluten free warming soup. Perfect for fighting off colds and flu while cleansing with natural, delicious immunity boosting whole foods.

    Lemon:
    Lemon is everything. If you have been reading my blog for a while, then you may have noticed that I drink 32 ounces of warm water with the fresh juice from 1/2 of a lemon every day, before anything else. I cannot skip this step! It makes me feel normal and wakes up my digestive system. Lemon has amazing cleansing properties and provides a burst of Vitamin C while supporting the detoxification process. Adding lemon juice to your soup will help to keep your immune system strong while bringing lightness and flavor.

    Ginger:
    Fresh ginger is so essential. So healing. So digestion-friendly. With it’s natural cold fighting properties, you can battle off congestion, flu and nausea while boosting your immunity. Not only do I add ginger to all the soups I prepare, but I add a huge chunk to our daily green juice, in salad dressings and in hot tea. (ground ginger is okay, if you don’t have fresh ginger on hand, although fresh is best)

    Turmeric:
    This is a spice that I’ve grown to love due to its skin-loving properties (aids in a healthy glow), antiseptic, anti bacterial and anti inflammatory wonders. It comes from a root similar to ginger, is high in antioxidants and adds a beautiful bright golden color to any dish (again fresh turmeric is best, but ground turmeric is okay too)

    Cinnamon:
    So wonderful in this cleansing soup! Not all cinnamon is the same, which I recently found out. Saigon cinnamon (vs. regular cinnamon) has a distinct flavor, boldly delicious scent and aids in balancing blood sugar levels while stimulating digestion. It’s also a natural sweetener – add  saigon cinnamon to your smoothie, oatmeal, granola, coffee, baked goods and even soup. 

    Cayenne Pepper:
    I add the tiniest bit of cayenne to many dishes. While it’s optional, I really love the dose of heat and flavor from cayenne because I don’t have to add as much salt when there is enough spiciness. Not a ton of spiciness, just enough for noticeable flavor. Cayenne pepper is known to rev up your metabolism and helps with congestion. Goodbye stuffy nose!

    Since this Cleansing Detox Soup doesn’t have rice, noodles, beans or legumes of any sort, it’s easily digestible for everyone due to the soft vegetables, but if you want to add extra plant protein like tofu, lentils, chickpeas, wild rice or noodles, feel free. You will adore this cure-all soup! I keep coming back to it because it makes me feel warm, wholesome and healthy. 

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    Cleansing Detox Soup

    ★★★★★ 5 from 9 reviews
    • Author: Shannon Leparski
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 15
    • Total Time: 30
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Healthy
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    Description

    A warming and cleansing detox soup, meant to make you feel good from the inside out!


    Ingredients

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    • 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 (I used powdered)
    • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)
    • fine-grain sea salt and black pepper, to taste
    • 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 (or a whole lemon, depending how much lemon flavor you prefer)

    Instructions

    1. In a large pot, add the water and turn on the heat to medium-high. After it’s hot, add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the celery, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes and fresh ginger. Stir and cook for 3 minutes, adding in extra water or broth as needed (another 1/4 cup). Stir in the turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper plus salt and pepper to taste.
    2. Add in the water or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add in the kale, cabbage and lemon juice near the last 2-3 minutes of simmering.
    3. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • This cleansing recipe is oil-free because avoiding the use of oil during a cleansing meal is important for the detoxification process (and you won’t miss the oil at all due to all the flavor!) but if you feel like cooking with oil, use a minimal amount – 1 tablespoon or less.
    • Leftovers stay well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 6

    Keywords: detox, soup, cleansing, healthy, no oil, oil free, vegan, gluten free, broccoli, slimming, spicy

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    I recommend cleansing with every new season. My 5-Day Body Balance Cleanse promotes whole food nourishment rather than deprivation, with real and fresh body-loving ingredients to get you feeling balanced and refreshed. I love doing this 5-Day Cleanse after the holidays, before and/or after a vacation and whenever I feel like hitting the reset button on my body too! You will feel amazing.

    5 Day Body Balance Cleanse

    Happy cleansing!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. R.

      December 29, 2022 at 2:47 pm

      Finally, a soup that tastes fabulous! I loved it. I’m almost 70 years old with some vein issues, and right after I ate this my legs felt nice and warm. I rehydrated a couple of things- my Kale, celery, and added some book choy. Thank you. I have a whole new outlook on soup now. And it’s been snowing all day- and this is perfect.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Jessica Ahern

      August 15, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      Hi! Do you think you could do this in a crockpot?

      Reply
    3. Julie

      July 03, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      This is a flavorful soup with a bit of a kick! I made it with cauliflower instead of broccoli. It didn’t smell great while it was cooking, but it tastes really good and being healthy and vegetarian – wow! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Judy

      May 04, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      The flavor of this soup is amazing! Definitely on my favorites list!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Joshua Howard

      September 11, 2019 at 3:18 am

      It’s the best detox soup I’ve ever made! It’s so easy to make and what is more it’s healthy and natural. Thank you for the share!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Krystine Kimes

      August 13, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      I have been making this detox soup recipe of yours for two years now and I can’t thank you enough for how amazing it is!! This soup is warming, colorful, absolutely nourishing, and TASTEY!!!

      Reply
      • Krystine Kimes

        August 13, 2019 at 1:14 pm

        Five stars!!!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    7. Sasha

      May 28, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      I tried this recipe and it not only healed and refreshed but was also a treat for tastes buds. I am going to try it for get together at luckypatcher.club

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Sharon

      April 01, 2019 at 10:26 pm

      Love this soup!!! Thank you for the recipe

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. hamza

      September 07, 2018 at 5:22 am

      Thanks i really like that.

      Reply
    10. Bonnie J. Zepeda

      April 20, 2018 at 2:34 am

      I was looking for cleansing detox soup recipe and i found this. Amazingly described. I will definitely try this one. Thanks a ton for sharing ♥

      Reply
    11. tarah

      April 19, 2018 at 11:49 am

      I have been making this soup on a regular basis for about 2 years now. It’s the BEST. You feel so good and thin after a week of eating it (i live alone and make extra to freeze so it lasts). I always add a skinless chicken breast (boiled and shred) to the pot at the very end of cooking (around the same time you add the kale) to make it a little more filling and help power my workouts.

      Over the summer you can add cilantro, avocado and lime to mix it up too.

      Really, the best. I force the recipe on everyone i know. It’s the only way i manage to get all my daily servings of vegetables.

      Reply
    12. Anick

      February 19, 2018 at 9:57 am

      I have been making this soup every Sunday for 6 weeks. I have it almost every day for my lunch. I keep the soup for 5 days. Along with a healthy breakfast and light balanced dinner, regular exercise 5 times a week and yoga and meditation, I have lost 12 lbs. I feel great. What was a major help as well was cutting out nighttime snaking and alcohol. This soup is yummy and packed with nutrients. It fills me up and gives me tons of energy. Thank you!!!!

      Reply
    13. MaryBeth

      February 08, 2018 at 8:20 am

      I just made this last night and OMG! I usually stay away from veggie soup due to a bad experience with canned stuff as a kid (food poisoning) but I’m on the ETL diet now and needed an oil free dinner option. I went into it thinking it would just taste like a bowl of steamed veggies that I would begrudgingly eat because I had to. Boy was I wrong! It was so delicious! Bright, flavorful, filling and just makes you feel all clean and warm inside!

      I omitted the cinnamon and subbed the red cabbage for Brussels sprouts(thrown in w/ the broccoli). Other than that I followed the recipe and it was perf!
      I’ve already shared with like everyone! Thanks for sharing this!

      Reply
    14. Kym

      January 10, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      Can I use frozen vegetables ?

      Reply
    15. TripleB

      January 03, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Fantastic start to 2018! This detox soup is so tasty and feels wonderfully cleansing. Thank you!

      Reply
    16. Jack Parker

      December 13, 2017 at 12:20 am

      Oh! My! Days! I just made this soup and I’m hooked! This will be a weekly dish in my house! The lemon juice is the key ingredient in this soup that makes it phenomenal! The most time for this recipe is in the preparation of the veggies because everything only took 15 minutes to cook from start to finish.

      I made it exactly as described, using water (to make it extra clean eating) and it looks exactly like your picture. I used Hungarian Paprika instead of Cayenne Pepper because I don’t like the taste of cayenne. Hungarian Paprika packs a bit of heat so it’s a great substitute.

      I wanted my veggies more on the crisp side so I only simmered them half the time at just under a boil. But I added the tomatoes (same kind you used in the picture) with the kale and cabbage, instead of with the broccoli, carrots, and celery. This would be the ONLY change in the directions I’d make because then the tomatoes won’t go mushy. Also, once the soup simmered for six minutes, I turned off the heat and THEN added the kale, cabbage and tomatoes. As the soup cooled, it cooked those three ingredients PERFECTLY without getting mushy or leaving them too crunchy.

      Seriously, BEST SOUP EVER! Thank you SO MUCH!

      Reply
      • Debbie

        June 06, 2022 at 3:30 pm

        Tastes fantastic!! First time making it. Can I freeze this so I can make a double batch? Thank you

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    17. Maria

      October 19, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      I’m really glad I found your blog. I found this recipe linked to another of your recipes I found on Pinterest, and made it tonight for my vegan teenage daughter. She’s enjoying a bowl right now, telling me how much she likes it an how clean it makes her feel 🙂 We’ve got a lot of late blooming home grown Roma tomatoes, so I’ve been looking for recipes to make a dent in our supply. I added some fresh chopped mushrooms and bell pepper, just to use temp up/clean out the frig, and also used fresh spinach instead f the kale, since I already had that. Very tasty, and we look forward to trying more of your recipes!

      Reply
      • Brenda

        October 16, 2021 at 11:24 am

        So I have to use kale? I break out when I eat kale.

        Reply
    18. Terah

      August 14, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      HI! I absolutely love this soup, but there is only one of me. I know it says it will stay well for 3 days. Is that the max you’d recommend or will it be okay for longer?

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        August 15, 2017 at 11:45 am

        Hi Terah! You could do up to 4 days, but you can also just freeze leftovers you don’t think you can finish!

        Reply
        • Terah

          November 14, 2017 at 5:08 pm

          duh! why didn’t I think of that? haha I’m actually eating some right now. Seriously one of my favorite things to make. Thanks so much!

          Reply
      • Jack Parker

        December 13, 2017 at 12:25 am

        There’s only one of me, too, and I just made this soup for the first time. It won’t last three days! Dinner and lunch the next day. (And I gave a bowl of it to my vegan neighbor, along with the recipe and link to this site.)

        Reply
    19. Lavice

      August 06, 2017 at 6:38 pm

      I have made this soup on a regular basis after seeing your recipe a few months ago. I love it and feel like it is so healthy. Thank you for sharing it.

      Reply
    20. Ruth Nymeyer

      July 27, 2017 at 5:43 am

      Lovely recipe thank you, I used a 400g can of diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup of lemon juice and omitted the cannayne pepper (as i couldnt afford it) and it was delicious. For my hubby I chucked in a handful of BBQ chicken to his bowl and even tho he HATES celery, he loved this soup – I even cut up the celery leaves off the 3 stalks, yum-my!

      Reply
    21. Alex

      April 10, 2017 at 8:06 am

      I found the recipe not only healing and refreshing, but also, a treat for the taste buds.

      Reply
    22. Sari

      April 08, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      I just made this soup and I have to say it was fantastic! I sautéed with vegetable broth. I did end up with a fair bit of soup so I’ll have to decide whether I can eat it all within the next three days or freeze some of it or perhaps I’ll give some away.

      Reply
    23. Alex

      March 24, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      Wow , that was really wonderful , I tried it at my home , it was really tasteful, healthy and yup refreshing too

      Reply
    24. Natasha

      March 04, 2017 at 3:04 am

      This soup tastes amazing, thank you! So refreshing, and has encouraged me further that meat is not the answer for a flavoursome meal. I added chopped chillis as I didn’t have cayenne, and might serve like a Vietnamese pho next time (i.e. with udon noodles) so that it is a more filling.

      Reply
    25. Carla

      February 26, 2017 at 11:47 am

      For this soup. What meal are u post have it for and how much for serving?

      Reply
      • Jack Parker

        December 13, 2017 at 12:28 am

        Carla, you can eat this soup for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a midnight snack! Serving size is completely up to you and how hungry you are. When you’re eating something this clean, and this healthy, you don’t have to worry about portion sizes. It’s not going to cause you to gain weight, even if you eat the whole pot of soup in one sitting!

        Reply
    26. Molly

      February 07, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      This is one of my favorite recipie ! Especially since it’s non stop raining here in California (finally)
      I logged this recipie into my fitness pal and it says it’s only 105 calories per serving. Could that be right ?
      Thank you so much for all of your great ingredients !

      Reply
      • Linda Pritchard

        July 08, 2020 at 8:27 am

        I made the soup for first time today and omg its truly the best soup .i can see myself eating this daily .thank you .i llsee if i find more of yr recipies.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    27. Sheila

      December 13, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      Could butternut squash be added to this recipe and still make the soup beneficial?

      Reply
    28. donnaq

      December 08, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      I used this recipe but added 1/2 of a jalapeno, sliced, with seeds. Wow. I think jalapenos are good for you and full of vitamin C but dang. Don’t laugh while you’re eating this soup if you made it with peppers.

      I think I’ll made this again with kale. I kind of also want to try red capiscum, tofu, and maybe a little mashed potato, skin on.

      Reply
    29. Tania

      December 07, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      I’ve heard that saigon cinnamon is very strong and in some cases can cause liver damage. I know that Ceylon is recommended over Cassia – Cassia, which is commonly found in regular supermarkets and doesn’t have many medicinal qualities- So my question is, are you recommending Saigon cinnamon in this case because it is being so diluted in a soup? Would i be as well off using the Ceylon?

      Am i crazy for thinking others would have this much information on kinds of cinnamon 😉

      Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Gale

        October 31, 2018 at 1:58 pm

        A few years back I was surprised to learn that there is an element of cinnamon that could actually cause liver damage, if taken in large amounts. Cassia cinnamon contains coumarin (not to be confused with Coumadin) and it appears to be the problem. It’s very confusing and I suggest that people read about it and make their own decisions. It seems there are several different types of cinnamon. The article I read long ago was talking about Mexican cinnamon….along with cassia and the Ceylon cinnamon. There is an article I found at PeoplesPharmacyDOTcom dated 2013 about cinnamon. If you read the article, they go on to mention that many health food stores sell extracts of cinnamon where the coumarin has been removed. Whatever the case, I can’t wait to try this soup and other recipes on your site as this is the year I start making some changes in my eating and exercising. Thank you.

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    30. lisa

      October 13, 2016 at 6:32 am

      calorie count pls

      Reply
    31. Alyssa

      October 02, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      Does this soup freeze well?

      Reply
    32. RLSCM

      September 24, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      This soup is fantastic! I added a bit of ground turkey and brown rice pasta for my meat and carb eating family. I also added some yellow zucchini squash because the color caught my eye in the grocery store. I also used a left over sweet potato by boiling it and then putting it in the food processor with a bit of the soups broth then stirred it into the soup. Even with all these additions, the flavours of the recipes original ingredients is what made it a clear winner. Even my boys, who are my fussiest critics, slurped down every drop of the broth, something they never do. Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe!

      Reply
    33. Lola

      June 02, 2016 at 9:36 am

      My husband and I just completed a two-day vegan detox/cleanse. I didn’t like the looks of the vegetable soup on the official cleanse, so I found this one to make instead. I have literally never commented on a recipe before, even though I “steal” online recipes all the time. But this soup is outstanding with an excellent combination of flavors and feels very healing to consume. My husband declared it his new favorite meal. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
    34. Maggie Davon

      May 10, 2016 at 11:11 pm

      Great recipe However kale is unheard of where I live so do I just leave it out or is here something else I could replace it with. I had thought of using celery or the stems of broccali. Believe me I do live on the same planet as everyone else . Maggie

      Reply
      • Dominique

        August 03, 2016 at 11:20 am

        Check the frozen section. They may have organic frozen kale or bagged kale.

        Reply
      • Karen

        October 24, 2016 at 10:06 am

        try swiss chard. I buy it frozen.

        Reply
      • Teresa

        November 16, 2016 at 10:19 am

        I think cabbage would be good and it is an ingredient in several other detox soups.

        Reply
      • Maria

        October 19, 2017 at 6:31 pm

        I used fresh spinach instead of kale, because I already had some and wanted to use it up.

        Reply
    35. Mollymol

      April 10, 2016 at 11:10 am

      I just made this and ate two bowls. It is delicious and very flexible. I added a red pepper and replaced the kale/cabbage with a pre cut bag of kale/cabbage/Brussels sprouts. I also topped it off with 1-2 TB of olive oil. Fat is essential for many nutrients to be absorbed! Anyway, the taste was fantastic. I’m not sure why others may have found this bland. The combo of fresh ginger, turmeric and cinnamon was so good! Anyway, you feel healthier after eating this than before and it’s a cinch to make. Thanks!

      Reply
    36. Monique

      April 04, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      This soup caught my eye on Pinterest because of how colorful and beautiful it is. I was growing very tired of eating the same old meals every day. So since I had most of these vegetables, I tried this soup tonight. It was amazing! I substituted with some of my other favorite seasonings such as celery salt since I didn’t have celery and I did cook a small bowl of rice to add to it. It is definitely a winner. Thank you

      Reply
    37. Jackie

      February 18, 2016 at 1:46 pm

      thank you so much!! I’m doing my first veggie soup as we speak!! I had a little taste to it ..it taste so good. I love the lemon taste and I also added other extra ingredients. i have a question, can i add egg plant to the soup?

      Reply
    38. Miriam

      January 04, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Can this be made in a slow cooker?

      Reply
    39. Maddison

      January 02, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      Found it pretty unbearably bland, i had to add franks and hickory smoke bbq sauce and it fixed it up.

      Reply
      • Dominique

        August 03, 2016 at 11:21 am

        That defeats the purpose of a detox!

        Reply
    40. Herminia

      December 28, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      I made this soup and it is absolutely delicious!! My young toddler even enjoys it! One question I do have is, what is the calorie count on this meal?

      Reply
    41. Laura

      December 07, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      Loved this soup!! Used it tonight to recover from a cold/flu that I have had for the last week – think this will do the trick. I subbed green cabbage though instead of red cabbage because the heads were smaller and I live all on my own. Very, very good and already recommended it to a friend… 🙂

      Reply
    42. Jey

      December 02, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      Can I blend the soup?

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        December 02, 2015 at 10:16 pm

        Hi Jey, Yes you can blend the soup for a smooth texture. I haven’t tried it, but I’m sure it would work just fine!

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        • Michelle

          July 06, 2017 at 7:49 am

          I was just wondering about the same thing, as I have to avoid much of the solid foods in this recipe (due to gastroparesis, I have to beware fibrous foods, especially leafies) and was thinking if I just drank the broth maybe I could throw the veggies in a stir-fry on rice for my omni-stomach-like-a-bottomless-pit boyfriend, who eats anything I make him (provided he can put ketchup on the “weird stuff”… I swear, he’s like a 5 year old!). Turning it into a smoothie-type soup could get ME the veggies into my body in an easier-to-digest form though. (I don’t use my vitamix nearly enough to justify the fact that I even own one, let alone had to save forever to get it! I got it primarily for datorade, but I only make that a few times a year – sad, right?!)
          Side note, one time I brought home a cabbage-style salad that had a super yummy sweetened rice vinegar dressing (boy do I love me vinegar and sweet, especially together) but because I can’t do cabbage/lettuce/etc I threw it all in the vitamix for a few minutes and added extra acv and came up with a refreshing cold smoothie! So good! And nothing wasted. Yay.

          Reply
    43. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place

      November 30, 2015 at 7:22 am

      I just found your website when I was searching for a good detox soup recipe. This looks amazing and I love all the ingredients and spices you used. I am definitely making a pot of this soup for this week. Thank you again!

      Do the soup freeze well?

      Reply
      • Clare

        February 01, 2016 at 3:00 pm

        Hi
        Did you get a response to freezing it? Or have you tried?
        Thanks

        Reply
        • Shannon Leparski

          February 06, 2016 at 4:36 pm

          Hi Clare,

          I haven’t tried freezing the soup but I don’t see why it would be a problem because soup is usually freezes well and there aren’t noodles or anything. It should work fine!

          Thanks,
          Shannon

          Reply
    44. Sara

      October 20, 2015 at 3:09 pm

      this might be a silly question, but would it make a huge difference in terms of nutritional or detoxing benefits to use canned tomatoes instead of fresh, and white instead of red onion? thanks!

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        October 26, 2015 at 11:32 pm

        Hi Sara! Fresh is best but canned works fine too. White onion is fine as well!

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        • Darlene

          January 05, 2016 at 1:04 pm

          I would like to add northern white beans,will this make a big difference

          Reply
    45. Roxie

      September 15, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      I will add some of your ingredients to my chicken soup with mustard dumplings (1c flour, 1 egg, 1/2 c milk, 1 tsp mustard and 1/8 tsp baking soda). Yum. If you remove too much oil/fat from your diet your hair will fall out in clumps! Drinking any kind of citrus water the day it is made will help with your digestion and keep harmful bugs out of the digestive system for sure. Also drinking a 1/4 cup of organic apple cider is very benefical or taking apple cider tablets. Live probiotics is also a way to keep the digestive system in great shape. They must be ones found in a health store that are refrigerated, live is the key word here, the ones on the shelf are a waste of money! Finally, adding yogurt to your digest is healthful too. Watch the Greek yogurt though, some is full of fat and bitter tasting, yuck

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    46. Evelyn

      July 16, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      It looks good and I’m going to try it.. thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    47. Gail

      June 03, 2015 at 11:28 am

      How vibrantly beautiful and nourishing! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    48. somer

      May 18, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      I really love this recipe! Thanks for sharing!:)

      I just found your site and so glad I did! I am a vegetarian who tries to eat a lot of vegan meals. 🙂

      Blessings,
      Somer

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    49. Natalie

      May 02, 2015 at 11:11 pm

      do you eat this all day everyday? How many days do you detox for. Are you just eating the soup and nothing else. Would love to try it. Looks so good. Doing anything to lose a few pounds. Please advise.
      Thank you

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    50. Lisa SLIPPY

      April 24, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      I use My Fitness Pal to track my meals and exercise. But, I don’t know how to add this soup to my menu. Can you tell me the calorie amount in each serving and for what size that serving is?

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      • Elsa

        January 07, 2016 at 2:41 pm

        You can make your own recipes on myfitnesspal by adding each ingredient and choosing the serving size. It takes awhile but you can save them and then eat this soup all the time!

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      • Diana

        March 22, 2016 at 8:18 pm

        Me too. Does anyone know the nutritional facts on this soup? I would like to add to MyFitnessPal app. Thank you

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    51. Elle

      April 13, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe! I was shocked at how absolutely delicious it was!! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes 😀

      Reply
    52. Vanessa

      April 11, 2015 at 7:50 am

      Hi there,
      im new to detoxing. should I be enjoying this delicious soup for all meals throughout the day and how long should i be eating it for?

      Reply
    53. Julia Brenner

      April 07, 2015 at 10:13 pm

      GREAT tips in this post!!! I can’t wait to make this soup!

      Do you peel the ginger like you would a potato? In the past, I’ve added ginger to smoothies and it’s such a tedious process that I’ve given up on it. Any tips?

      THANKS!!

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      • Shannon Leparski

        April 08, 2015 at 9:47 pm

        Hi Julia – I know what you mean! I just cut off a chunk of ginger and then cut off the skin rather than peeling it but I wish there was an easier way that I knew about! It is a task 😉 thank you and hope you enjoy

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        • Susan

          April 09, 2015 at 11:24 am

          Love this recipe, thank you very much for posting it.

          When using ginger I often use a garlic press; just cut off chunks big enough to fit in press and squeeze, peel and all. This is great as it squishes it up and also presses the nutrients out of the skin.

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          • Ashley

            April 14, 2015 at 11:05 pm

            Use a spoon to peel the ginger! It is a soft root and a veggie peeler or knife will waste a lot of the ginger.

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            • Shannon

              May 18, 2015 at 3:39 pm

              Another way to peel ginger is to run it along a lemon zester until all the skin is off. You don’t lose a lot of ginger that way. I use a lemon zester when I need a small amount of minced ginger (like for tea) because it’s so fast and easy. For a larger amount, cutting it with a knife is best but you can still use the zester for the skin.

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        • Kim

          June 15, 2015 at 3:34 pm

          I am allergic to Turmeric, is there a substitute or can I just leave it out?

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          • Tori

            April 22, 2016 at 9:47 am

            I didn’t have Tumeric on hand, so I jut left it out, and I still thought it was really tasty!

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        • Cameron

          January 23, 2016 at 9:28 am

          Take a teaspoon to peel your ginger it is so easy!!

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      • Michelle

        July 13, 2015 at 5:42 pm

        Use the side of a spoon to peel the skin off. It’s super fast and easy! You can see it done on YouTube

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      • Jen

        January 19, 2016 at 7:26 am

        Lighthouse has great dehydrated herbs and they have ginger. If u add water to it they are fresh again.. I use them all the time and they make a huge difference. When it is winter and where I live they don’t have the great stores like many other places so these are a wonderful alternative. Good luck hope u enjoy..

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      • Sylvia

        March 07, 2016 at 5:23 am

        Use a spoon instead of a knife. You can’t imagine how easy it gets, believe me!

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    54. Sarah Torres

      March 29, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Hi. This soup looks like just what I’ve been looking for – thank you! But I am confused about the water. It says to add water at the beginning of step 1 and saute the onions and garlic in it. I thought you had to use oil or the water would just cook away?? Or are you supposed to add all 6 cups and boil rather than saute? Then later it says again to add water or vegetable broth. Is that when I add the 6 cups? Please help. I would love to make this healthy soup…

      Thanks!

      Sarah

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      • Shannon Leparski

        March 29, 2015 at 5:18 pm

        Hi Sarah,

        Sorry if that part is confusing! Since this is a detox soup I decided to make it oil-free so I used water instead to sauté the onions and garlic. It does evaporate eventually which is fine, you can always add a little more if needed but I’ve found that 1/4 cup is the perfect amount. You can also use oil if you prefer to sauté the onions and garlic in oil. Then you will add the 6 cups of water (or vegetable broth) for the base after you add the rest of the vegetables. So you sauté in water or oil and then boil the vegetables in water or vegetable broth. Vegetable broth adds nice flavor but I didn’t have it when creating this recipe which is why I used water. Hope this helps!

        Shannon

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        • Sarah Torres

          March 29, 2015 at 7:24 pm

          Ok. Thank you for explaining! I will give it a try.

          Sarah

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        • Shannon

          May 18, 2015 at 3:49 pm

          Actually, eating a small amount of oil with vegetables allows you to receive the benefits of the fat soluble vitamins. You might consider sauteing the vegetables in some ghee, olive or coconut before adding the broth.

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    55. Isabella Alves

      March 27, 2015 at 6:52 pm

      valuable tips! important information that really make a difference! Thank you!

      Reply
    56. Kelli

      March 23, 2015 at 9:19 pm

      Has anyone tried freezing this soup?

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    57. Angela

      February 25, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      I just finished making this recipe, but with with spinach instead of kale because it’s what I had. It is absolutely amazing! It’s so warm and comforting! My new favorite soup by far!

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    58. Cecilia

      February 25, 2015 at 8:30 am

      This soup is incredible! I made a large batch of it for the next couple days and I am looking forward to eating it all up. I love the variety of flavors in this soup that makes you feel so good about eating it.

      It has been a wonderful start to my 60-day vegan challenge! Follow my progress:
      https://exploretheballet.wordpress.com/2015/02/20/my-60-day-vegan-challenge/

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    59. Francie

      February 22, 2015 at 10:10 am

      So, I’m making this now with two changes which I hope won’t make this any less delicious: I’m subbing spinach for the kale (because it’s what I have), and also I’m using green cabbage instead of the purple (again, it’s what I have). I can’t wait to try this! 🙂

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      • Shannon Leparski

        February 23, 2015 at 10:25 am

        Hi Francie – Oh I’m sure this will be JUST as delicious as the spinach is even less bitter than kale! Hope you love it 🙂

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      • Cecilia

        February 25, 2015 at 8:32 am

        I made the exact same substitutions and it was indeed delicious!

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    60. Jennifer

      February 19, 2015 at 8:54 pm

      This soup looks absolutely amazing but how many servings does it make? I’m planning on making a batch for Sunday and I want to know whether I should double the recipe or triple it.

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      • Shannon Leparski

        February 19, 2015 at 10:42 pm

        Hi Jennifer! I would say between 4 and 6, roughly. It’s hard for me to estimate serving sizes with soup because one serving to me could mean something else to another. Hope that helps, let me know how it goes 🙂

        Shannon

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    61. Doug

      February 18, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      I like that this recipe uses both ginger and cinnamon! I bet it is very warming…thanks for the recipe.

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      • Shannon Leparski

        February 19, 2015 at 5:07 pm

        Hi Doug, it definitely is warming and one of those “feel good” soups. Hope you love it

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    62. Kate

      February 04, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      So I’ve caught myself a bit of a cold and found this recipe. I’ve been gobbling it all afternoon and the combination of spice and lemon (plus all the healthy veg) and it’s so good. Really easy to eat even when you don’t want to eat anything, warming, tasty amazing. Thanks so much for the recipe!!

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      • Shannon Leparski

        February 04, 2015 at 8:24 pm

        Hi Kate – Yes! I’m so happy you liked this soup 🙂 The flavors really complement each other and it’s even better the next day. Hopefully you will feel better!

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    63. Moni

      January 27, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      Are you able to provide nutrition information for this recipe? Specifically calories per serving.
      Thank you!

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    64. Jessica @ConveyAwareness

      January 20, 2015 at 11:40 am

      I’m a HUGE fan of the [real] rainbow and I’m in LOVE with this recipe. Pinned and shared. Love, love it! =)

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    65. Deborah Davis

      January 14, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Hi Shannon,
      I am a huge fan of detox soups. I make them and love to find new recipes so thank you so much for sharing your awesome Cleansing Detox Soup Spice recipe with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I going to make this! I’m pinning these beautiful photos too!

      Reply
    66. Serena @ Simple Holistic Girl

      January 14, 2015 at 10:01 am

      This looks absolutely delicious…and warm! I also love cabbage so it seems perfect! Thank you for sharing. #HealthyHappyGreenNaturalPartyHop

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      • Shannon Leparski

        January 14, 2015 at 12:03 pm

        Thank you Serena! Cabbage adds the most amazing color and I add it to pretty much every soup I make. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    67. Lindsey

      January 13, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      I came across this recipe on Pinterest. The beautiful picture of this soup drew me in. I made this tonite and it was very delish! Few things are as comforting as a warm bowlful of fresh, nourishing veggies! Thanks for the wonderful recipe! I will make this over and over again!

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      • Shannon Leparski

        January 13, 2015 at 8:50 pm

        Aw thank you Lindsey – I love hearing feedback and it makes me so happy that you enjoyed this recipe! There’s nothing better than warm nourishing soup in the winter 🙂

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    68. Nancy Andres

      January 13, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks Shannon. I’m a first time visitor who loves the photo and delicious-sounding detox soup recipe. I saw it at the “Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural” Party Hop 49! I intend to try it out this month. I’m at the blog hop too. If you can, check out 3 Secrets to Clutter Proof Your Home. Be well. Live well. Lead a colorful life! Nancy Andres @ http://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com

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      • Shannon Leparski

        January 13, 2015 at 3:06 pm

        Hi Nancy, I’m so happy you stopped by and hope you enjoy the yummy soup 🙂 I’ll definitely check out your blog!

        Reply

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