Detox Beet Soup is the perfect remedy for when you feel like you might be coming down with a cold or just wanting to detox from unhealthy foods. This soup is a great way to kickstart a dietary reset.
I seldom ate beets when I was following an omnivorous diet. On the rare occasion, I did eat them, I would toss the beet greens in the trash, not knowing I could eat them (face palm!).
I first learned of this soup from The Plantpower Way cookbook. I modified it to omit the oil. This Detox Beet Soup uses the whole beet with tops, therefore, cutting down on food waste. I appreciate how it makes me feel after eating it—nourished and satisfied.
Detox Beet Soup has 6 key ingredients:
- Beets
- Celery
- Lime
- Garlic
- Apple cider vinegar
- Cilantro
Beets and beet greens are rich in heart-healthy nitric oxide producing compounds shown to improve blood flow. As an added benefit, and if weight loss is a goal, consider eating low-fat, nutrient-dense broth-based soups before your main course. Studies show that a brothy soup may promote weight loss by reducing the total caloric intake for that meal while leaving you feeling satisfied.
For other soup ideas, check out Amazing Lentil Soup and the spicy North African Chickpea Soup.
— Gigi
*Studies: Soup preloads in a variety of forms reduce meal energy intake; Provision of Foods Differing in Energy Density Affects Long‐Term Weight Loss; Association between soup consumption and obesity: A systematic review with meta-analysis
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Detox Beet Soup
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 beets with their tops, washed (green tops separated and chopped)
Juice of ½ lime
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups water
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Salt to taste
Instructions
Heat a medium or large pot over medium-low heat. Chop the beets into ½ inch dice or slices, and add them (not the greens yet) and chopped celery to the pot. Dry sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until celery is bright green. Add the juice from the lime half and the minced garlic. Stir to incorporate.
Add water and apple cider vinegar and bring to a simmer. Add chopped beet greens with stems, cilantro, and cayenne pepper, if using. Stir well, cover, and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until beet tops are bright green.
Remove from heat, salt to taste, and enjoy!
This recipe has been modified from The Plantpower Way cookbook.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
Keywords: beets, beet greens, detox, soup, daniel fast compliant, weight loss, gluten free, soy free, nut free
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