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healthy detox soup recipe with chicken kale carrots and lemon in a bowl
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Detox Soup Recipe

Detox soup recipe for weight loss made easy with fresh veggies and bold flavors. Feel lighter and eat clean. Discover the recipe now.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Clean Eating, Healthy
Calories: 216
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 large carrots chopped into half-inch rounds
  • 2 celery ribs thinly sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz
  • 1 bunch curly kale roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon tamari coconut aminos, or soy sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro plus more for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Add the bell pepper, vegetable broth, coconut milk, and chicken. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover.
  6. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  7. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks.
  8. Add the kale to the soup and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until wilted.
  9. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  10. Stir in the lemon juice, tamari, and fresh cilantro.
  11. Serve hot with extra cilantro on top.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount per Serving
Calories
 216 kcal
Protein
 18 g
Carbohydrates
 17 g
Fat
 8 g
Saturated Fat
 2 g
Fiber
 4 g
Sugar
 5 g
Sodium
 773 mg
Potassium
 433 mg
Cholesterol
 50 mg
Recipe Notes
  • For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with white beans, chickpeas, tofu, or tempeh.
  • For a cabbage detox soup variation, swap some or all of the kale for chopped cabbage.
  • For extra spice, add more cayenne or a little red pepper flakes.
  • This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • You can freeze it, but the vegetables may soften slightly after reheating