Nourish your body and soul with this vibrant Green Detox Soup, a comforting bowl filled with nature’s best ingredients. This simple recipe is a beautiful way to reset and revitalize, offering a delicious dose of vitamins and minerals. It’s the perfect light meal to leave you feeling energized, warm, and wonderfully well.

🕒 TIME

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total: 35 min

👨👩👧👦 Servings: 4

🛒 INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 small potato (or parsnip), cubed
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• (Optional) A little freshly grated ginger or turmeric for an extra wellness boost

👩🍳 PREPARATION

1. Brown the aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and celery, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until they are soft and fragrant.
2. Simmer the vegetables: Add the diced zucchini, cubed potato (or parsnip), and broccoli florets to the pot. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.
3. Blend until creamy: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh spinach and the juice of half a lemon. Using an immersion blender (or carefully transferring in batches to a standing blender), blend the soup until it is completely smooth and creamy.
4. Season and serve: Pour into bowls, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, and serve with soda crackers for a crunchy, comforting touch. For an extra boost, stir in some freshly grated ginger or turmeric. Serve warm and enjoy!

💡 Vitalicious Tip:
To get kids excited about this green soup, call it “Hulk Soup” or “Dinosaur Soup.” You can even let them help add the spinach to the pot and watch it wilt!

💚 NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

• A Powerhouse of greens: Packed with spinach, broccoli, celery, and zucchini, this soup delivers a wealth of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support your family’s overall health.
• Naturally cleansing: The combination of fiber-rich vegetables and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice gently supports your body’s natural detoxification processes.
• Light & hydrating: This broth-based soup is wonderfully hydrating and easy to digest, leaving you feeling light, refreshed, and satisfied.

🌸 VARIATION / OPTION

For a creamier, richer texture without using dairy, add half of a ripe avocado to the soup before blending. It adds healthy fats and makes the soup even more velvety smooth.

🌞 SERVING SUGGESTION

Ladle the beautiful green soup into warm bowls. Garnish with a swirl of extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch, or some fresh sprouts. It’s a simple, elegant presentation that makes healthy eating feel like a true treat—your perfect Mama Vitalicious moment of pure nourishment. 🥣

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