Rainbow Vegetable Detox Soup (Printable)

Vibrant nourishing soup with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs for healthy detox

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium beetroot, peeled and diced
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 medium courgette (zucchini), diced
04 - 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
05 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

08 - 6 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)

→ Herbs & Seasonings

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
12 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
14 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
15 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
02 - Add beetroot and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop flavors.
03 - Stir in courgette, tomatoes, and green bell pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
05 - Stir in fresh herbs, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every spoonful feels like eating a rainbow, literally and figuratively
  • The broth becomes infused with layers of flavor from each vegetable's unique personality
02 -
  • The beetroot will turn your broth a stunning pinkish orange, embrace the color transformation
  • Fresh herbs make all the difference here, dried herbs cannot replicate the bright flavor
03 -
  • Cut vegetables into uniform sizes so they cook evenly
  • Let the soup rest 5 minutes off heat before serving for flavors to marry
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