Detox Beet Soup
This detox Beet Soup is the perfect remedy for when you feel like you might be coming down with a cold or want to detox from unhealthy foods. It's a great way to kickstart a dietary reset.
Servings: 4
Calories: 47kcal
Ingredients
- 3 beets with their tops washed
- 2 celery stalks 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
- Wash, peel, and chop the beets into ½-inch pieces. Set aside.
- Wash and chop the beet greens with stems into 1-inch strips. Set aside.
- Chop the celery stalks into ¼-inch pieces. Set aside.
- Preheat a medium-large pot over medium-low heat.
- Put the chopped beets (not the greens yet!) and the celery in the heated pot. Dry sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until celery is bright green.
- Add the juice from the lime half and the minced garlic, and cook for another minute.
- Turn up the heat to medium, add water and apple cider vinegar and bring to a simmer.
- Add the chopped beet greens with stems, roughly chopped fresh cilantro, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well, cover, and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until beet greens are slightly tender but still bright green.
- Remove from heat, salt to taste, and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, gently warm over medium-low heat on the stovetop. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition
Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
