Description
This vibrant 30-Minute Vegetable Detox Soup is the perfect answer to busy days and healthy cravings. It’s a quick, plant-powered, and healing soup loaded with carrots, zucchini, celery, kale, and warming spices like turmeric and ginger. Great as a light lunch, easy dinner, or clean reset meal, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with antioxidants. Ideal for anyone looking for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, healthy snacks, or a simple yet satisfying easy recipe. This wholesome soup will warm your belly and energize your body.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup chopped kale or spinach
1 small potato, peeled and cubed (optional)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups filtered water
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Juice of half a lemon (optional)
Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
2. Stir in garlic and grated ginger, cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Add turmeric and stir to combine.
3. Add sliced carrots, diced celery, and potato (if using). Cook for 3–4 minutes to slightly soften.
4. Pour in vegetable broth and water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes until veggies are tender.
5. Stir in chopped zucchini and kale or spinach. Simmer for 3–5 more minutes until tender and vibrant.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add lemon juice if desired. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or cilantro.
Notes
Add a teaspoon of miso paste or a splash of coconut milk for extra depth.
Use sweet potato or cauliflower instead of regular potato for variety.
Always add leafy greens at the end to retain color and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg