Ingredients
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup leeks, sliced
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 bulb fennel, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped small
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Seasonings & Liquids
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp turmeric (fresh or powder)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Wash and Cut: Thoroughly wash and chop all vegetables and herbs as indicated, setting them aside so they are ready for cooking.
- Sauté Onions and Leeks: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sliced leeks and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until softened and fragrant.
- Add Carrots, Fennel, and Zucchini: Add the chopped carrots, fennel, and diced zucchini to the pot. Continue sautéing for another 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften while stirring occasionally.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the chopped cauliflower, grated ginger, fresh parsley, dill, turmeric, salt, pepper, vegetable broth, and water. Mix everything thoroughly to combine flavors.
- Bring to a Boil and Simmer: Increase heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Then cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower becomes tender.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. For an added touch, enjoy with crusty bread such as sourdough.
- Enjoy: Cozy up and savor your nutritious Debloat Detox Vegetable Soup!
Notes
- You can substitute fresh turmeric with powder if fresh is unavailable.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on dietary needs.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade or high-quality vegetable broth.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- This soup pairs well with crusty sourdough or whole-grain bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy, Detox
- Diet: Low Fat