Slimming Detox Soup

Recipe by The View From the Great Island

Make a pot of Slimming Detox Soup when you want to shed a few pounds, or just get back on track - it's low fat, low carb, Paleo, Whole 30, and delicious!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil ((divided))
• 1 large shallot ( peeled and thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 thumb sized piece of fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
• 32 ounce Unsalted Chicken Broth
• 1 large carrot ( peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1 medium golden beet, or several baby beets ( peeled and sliced)
• 1 handful small broccoli florets
• 1 handful small cauliflower florets
• 1 hot chili pepper, I used a Serrano pepper (sliced)
• 1 handful pea pods, any type (halved if large)
• 7 mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 handful of shredded red cabbage
• 1 bell pepper, any color ( cut in strips)
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 handful of baby kale and or spinach leaves
• 1 handful of small grape tomatoes (cut in half)
• garnish
• a sprinkling of grated Parmesan or other hard Italian cheese (Optional )

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy bottomed pan. Gently saute the shallot, garlic, and ginger for a few minutes until softened.
2. Add the broth to the pan and bring up to a simmer. Add the carrots and beets and simmer for several minutes.
3. Add in the broccoli and cauliflower florets and the hot pepper, if using, and simmer for another couple of minutes. The veggies should be just barely tender. If not, cook a little longer.
4. Next go the pea pods, mushrooms, red cabbage, and bell pepper. Bring back to a boil and then turn down the heat again, these veggies don't require much cooking at all. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
5. When you are ready to serve, throw in the leafy greens and the tomatoes and give everything a stir.. Garnish each bowl with a sprinkle of cheese.

View the recipe instructions at The View From the Great Island