Detoxifying soup: The recipe to shed pounds and restore vitality

Soups are loved and eaten frequently. In some households, they are served several times a week. Soup preparation is usually simple and doesn't demand exceptional culinary skills. However, what's often overlooked is their detoxifying properties. Here's how to prepare such a soup.

Celery, leek, parsley, and carrot form the base of nearly every soup. These vegetables give the broth its robust flavour. Contrary to common thought, vegetables don't lose much nutritional value when cooked, they remain valuable and easily digestible.

The vegetable broth will provide your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. It's a fantastic source of fibre and antioxidants, which boost overall body health. That's not all, the high fibre content will satiate you and facilitate digestion. Of course, the exact benefits depend on which soup ingredients you use.

Feeling slow or constantly tired? This could indicate that your body needs detoxification. Try the simple and tasty soup recipe below to help eliminate excess toxins from your body and boost your metabolism. Consume it whenever you feel the need to cleanse your digestive system.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion,
• 2 cloves of garlic,
• a small piece of fresh ginger (about 2 cm),
• 1 large carrot,
• 1 red bell pepper,
• 236 ml of cauliflower florets,
• 236 ml of broccoli florets,
• 236 ml of green peas,
• 236 ml of cherry tomatoes,
• 50 g of mushrooms,
• 30 g of spinach,
• oil,
• chili powder,
• pepper.

Preparation:

1. Peel the onion and chop it into small cubes. Crush the garlic through a press.
2. Use a pot with a thick bottom and add a small amount of canola oil. Heat it up and sauté the onion. When it has browned slightly, add the garlic and grated ginger.
3. Add about 500 ml of water to the pot and then add the carrot. Simmer everything for 15 minutes.
4. After the allocated time, add the cauliflower, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and the diced bell pepper and mushrooms. Continue cooking until all the ingredients soften.
5. Stir in the pepper and chili towards the end of the cooking process.