Best Detox Soup

This Detox Soup recipe is a comforting way to flood your body with nutrients. The flavor is so delicious that you’ll crave it often!

Let’s be clear: You can’t eat something and instantly “detox” your body. But you can take daily actions to naturally support your body’s detox organs, like the liver and kidneys.

This detox soup is a hearty and filling way to squeeze more anti-inflammatory foods into your day without taking drastic measures. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and is loaded with vitamins and minerals.

You don’t have to eat it daily to see results, but you certainly can if you love it!

Ingredients You’ll Need

This soup is easy to customize with any veggies you have on hand. It starts with onion, celery, carrots, and plenty of garlic and ginger. Paired with turmeric and cilantro, you’ll get extra antioxidants in each bite! If you like, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

If you want to add other vegetables, like cabbage or butternut squash, feel free! This recipe doesn’t require vegetable broth because you simmer the veggies in the liquid for 30 minutes, which is plenty of time to create a flavorful broth.

However, you can swap the water for vegetable stock or chicken stock if you prefer. In that case, you might not need as much salt.

Detox Vegetable Soup Recipe

Add a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. 

Once the oil shimmers, add in:

• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (1 large onion)
• 1 cup chopped carrots (about 3 carrots)
• 1 cup chopped celery (about 3 ribs)

Saute the veggies until they start to soften, which should take about 5 minutes. 

Next, add in:

• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 1-inch freshly minced ginger (I use a microplane to mince this)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Stir briefly, just until the spices smell fragrant. This should take about 1 minute. 

Immediately pour in the water and scrape the bottom of the pot with a spatula. This will ensure none of the spices burn to the bottom of the pot.

Then, add in:

• 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
• 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Bring the liquid to a boil. Once it’s boiling, lower the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Let the soup simmer covered until the lentils are tender. This should take about 30 minutes. 

Taste the soup once the lentils are tender and add extra salt, if needed. (I always add another teaspoon, but this will vary based on the type of salt you use. Table salt tastes different than fine sea salt.)

For the best flavor, add:

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup to 1 cup freshly chopped cilantro (This is up to you and your taste buds)

These finishing touches make this soup taste like it came from a restaurant. If you’re not a fan of cilantro, you can swap fresh parsley instead. 

Leftover detox soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat the leftovers for an easy lunch or dinner!

Looking for more healthy soup recipes? Try Chicken Turmeric Soup, Instant Pot Lentil Soup, or Hearty Quinoa Soup for more options.

If you try this Detox Soup recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below and let me know how you like it!