Detoxification Soup

Detoxification Soup:

Ingredients:

1. 1/4 cup water (or vegetable broth)

2. 1/2 of a red onion, diced

3. 2 cloves garlic, minced

4. 3 celery stalks, diced

5. 1 small head of broccoli, florets

6. 1 cup chopped tomatoes

7. 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced

8. 1 teaspoon turmeric (I used powdered)

9. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

10. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)

11. Himalayan salt and black pepper, to taste

12. 6 cups water (or 4 cups vegetable broth + 2 cups water)

13. 2 cups kale, de-stemmed and torn in pieces

14. 1 cup purple cabbage, chopped

15. juice from 1/2 of a small lemon (or a whole lemon, depending how much lemon flavor you prefer)

Directions:

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, 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. ENJOY! -Makes multiple servings (1 vegetable)
   

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