Description
Green Detox Soup is a nourishing and revitalizing dish that blends vibrant greens into a silky, smooth texture. Bursting with nutrients from fresh spinach, kale, and aromatic herbs, this soup is quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Enjoy a bowl of this delightful green goodness to uplift your spirits and boost your health!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup sliced leeks (about 2 medium leeks)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the spinach and kale thoroughly. Chop the leeks into thin slices.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Sauté the leeks for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the spinach and kale, cooking until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until silky smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg