Finish your day with this easy green detox soup. It’s flavorful, delicious, and a perfect healthy addition to your meal plan—especially on chilly evenings. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for this Green Detox Soup:
- 1 cup chopped spinach;
- 1 cup chopped Swiss chard;
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley;
- 1 cup kabocha squash, diced;
- 1 cup zucchini, diced;
- 1 onion, diced;
- 2 cloves garlic, minced;
- Salt to taste;
- 1 quart (about 4 cups) water.
How to Prepare the Green Detox Soup:
- Wash and thoroughly clean the spinach, Swiss chard, and parsley. Set aside;
- Peel and dice the kabocha squash and zucchini. Set aside;
- In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil until softened;
- Add the diced kabocha squash and zucchini to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes;
- Stir in the chopped spinach, Swiss chard, and parsley, and sauté for a few more minutes until wilted;
- Add the 1 quart of water and let the soup simmer over medium heat until all the vegetables are tender;
- Season with salt to taste;
- Once cooked, use an immersion blender or transfer to a standard blender to process until smooth;
- Optional: Garnish with seeds or a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil before serving;
- Enjoy!
Pro Tip:
Feel free to add other vegetables like kale or broccoli to customize the flavor and boost the nutritional profile of your green detox soup.
Did You Know?
Many ingredients in this soup are nutrient-dense powerhouses that support natural detoxification and provide essential vitamins and minerals. For instance, spinach is a great source of iron, calcium, and antioxidants, while kabocha squash is rich in vitamin A and potassium. Together, they make this soup a nutritious and satisfying way to nourish your body.
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