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Best Detox Soup Recipe
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Best Detox Soup Recipe

The Best Detox Soup combines aromatic vegetables, spices, and lentils in a clear broth to provide a warming, nourishing meal. Onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and ginger are sautéed with turmeric and thyme to build flavor before simmering lentils until tender in water. Fresh cilantro and lemon juice brighten the soup at the end. Optionally, coconut milk adds creaminess. The soup balances earthiness and fresh herbal notes, yielding a wholesome dish suited for gentle cleansing.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 169 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 3 carrot chopped
  • 3 celery chopped, stalks
  • 5 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 inches ginger minced, fresh
  • 1½ teaspoons Turmeric ground
  • 1 ½ teaspoons thyme or 1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary, dried
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup green lentils or brown lentils, dry
  • 2 teaspoons salt fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste, freshly squeezed
  • ½ to 1 cup coconut milk optional for creaminess, full-fat

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot (I use a 6-quart one), heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the onion, carrots, and celery, and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add in the garlic, ginger, turmeric, and thyme, and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Immediately add in the water after that, so the garlic won't start to burn.
  3. Add in the lentils, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and let the soup cook until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. When the lentils are tender, add in the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, along with the cilantro and lemon juice. The cilantro will wilt quickly in the hot soup. Adjust any seasoning to taste and serve warm. Stir in ½ cup of coconut milk for creaminess, if desired. (You can add up to 1 cup for even more creaminess, but add extra salt if needed since the added liquid could dilute the flavor.)
  5. Leftover detox soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • This recipe yields roughly 9 cups of soup, with nutrition information based on 1.5 cups without coconut milk.
  • It works well with green, brown, or black lentils; red lentils cook faster but result in a mushy texture.
  • Adding coconut milk increases creaminess; adjust salt accordingly as it can dilute flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to several days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 850mg (35%) Potassium 615mg (13%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 8080IU (162%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 850mg 35%
Potassium 615mg 13%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 8080IU 162%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.