Flush the Fat Away Veggie Soup Recipe
This recipe is perfect to have in your back pocket for any occasion. It’s chock full of nutrients, and it’s perfect for detoxing. Surprisingly, unlike other detox soups I’ve had, this soup is comforting and tastes great!All of the ingredients for this flush the fat away vegetable soup were specifically chosen for their ability to work together to get your body in tip-top shape. It’s basically a super-food soup packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Together, they aid in flushing toxins away from your body, making it a powerful tool if you’re following a detox plan. And, while it flushes those toxins, it also takes the fat with it. You’ll love the flavors of the sweet potato, spinach, garlic, carrots, and tomatoes but we didn’t just add them in there for the way they taste. What these ingredients are doing is restoring acid-alkaline and sodium-potassium balance in the body’s organs and glands. Simultaneously, while it’s boosting up your internal organs, it’s also flushing out all the bad toxins. The end result is the perfect combination of adding nutrients and removing fat.It’s a bonus that these super-food ingredients come together to make a really comforting treat. As I said earlier, I’ve had some detox soups that really don’t taste all that great. I actually find myself making this soup even when I’m not planning to detox just because it tastes so good!The beans and the sweet potatoes are nice and soft, adding sweet and earthy tones to the broth. Then, the spinach comes in with a green burst of flavor and adds a nice counterbalancing texture. Finally, the tomatoes (if you’re using them) add body to the broth and amp up the savory flavors overall.
This comforting soup is loaded with nutrient-rich ingredients that will detoxify and satisfy your body!
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs
Servings: 8 people
INGREDIENTS for Flush the Fat Away Veggie Soup Recipe
- 1 sweet potato medium, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 3 carrots large, peeled and sliced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 yellow onion small, diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- pinch of kosher or sea salt more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 30 ounces navy beans cans, drained and rinsed (optional black beans)
- 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium
- 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes can, no salt added, *this is an optional ingredient
- 4 cups baby spinach loosely packed (optional 2 zucchini, sliced)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil optional, for serving (1/2 teaspoon per serving)
INSTRUCTIONS For Flush the Fat Away Veggie Soup Recipe
- Add all ingredients, except spinach and olive oil, to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables are tender. Add spinach, stir and continue cooking just until wilted, approximately 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy! (1 serving per night if doing the 3 Day Cleanse & Detox)
- Tip: If you prefer a thicker soup, after 5 hours of cooking, simply remove 1 cup of soup, along with ingredients, mash ingredients with a fork, return to the slow cooker, stir and continue cooking 1 to 3 hours. When serving, drizzle a little (optional) olive oil over each bowl of soup.
- Note: Olive oil helps the body absorb nutrients more efficiently and supports a healthy digestive system.
- Stove top Method: Follow the same instructions above for prep, cover, and simmer until veggies are tender, approximately 2 hours. Stir every 15 minutes to prevent sticking. Add spinach at the end of cooking time, remove from heat, cover and allow spinach to wilt before serving.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Serving: 1.25cups | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 603mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g |
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