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    Detox Lentil Vegetable Soup

    Published: Nov 13, 2019 · Modified: May 28, 2023 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Detoxify with the best detox lentil vegetable soup recipe ever – perfect for nourishing your body and getting back on track.

    Detox lentil vegetable soup recipe in a bowl.

    Although we cleanse twice a year, this detox lentil vegetable soup recipe keeps the cleansing going all year round.  The best detox stops us from putting harmful foods into our bodies.  But, as we all know, we can't control everything other than what we put into our bodies.

    Jump to:
    • Juice Cleanse vs. Food Cleanse
    • Other Ways to Begin Your Day with a Healthy Habit
    • Incorporating More Lentils in Your Diet
    • Detox Lentil Soup Recipe Ingredients
    • The Benefits of Detox Soup
    • How to Make Detox Soup
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Tips
    • More Healthy Vegan Soup Recipe
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    Juice Cleanse vs. Food Cleanse

    For instance, in a previous post, To Cleanse or Not to Cleanse?, I explain why my husband and I juice cleanse twice a year, drinking only juice.

    The belief around detoxing is to deal with environmental exposure to toxins, gastrointestinal health, and autoimmune diseases, regardless of their origins. During the cleanse, one juice we love is celery juice, which is high in levels of vitamin C and K, and assists in digestion and detox.

    Other Ways to Begin Your Day with a Healthy Habit

    • Also, I start each day with a cup of warm lemon water. You only need to squeeze fresh, organic lemon into a cup of warm water to get your digestion flowing.
    • Another trick is to drink two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar diluted in water to aid in healthy digestion.
    • Both versions help get everything moving before you even begin your day.
    • Regardless of your current diet or health, detoxing provides an added health benefit to your diet.

    Incorporating More Lentils in Your Diet

    Lentils contain various essential nutrients such as dietary fiber, lectins, and polyphenols that help reduce the risk of conditions like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and some cancers.

    For that reason, try making a lentil meatloaf, lentil falafel, lentil stew, or a lentil burger!

    Detox Lentil Soup Recipe Ingredients

    • Carrots: The fibers in raw carrots work much in the same way to bind toxins as charcoal, making raw carrots a key player in lowering estrogen levels and bringing back proper hormonal balance. A raw carrot salad daily aids the body in its natural detoxification process.
    • Baking Potatoes: Whole potatoes aren't a bad carb. They provide many essential nutrients, like potassium, vitamin C and fiber. Potatoes also have resistant starches, which may contribute to supporting a healthy gut.
    • Red Lentils: Lentils are low in sodium and saturated fat, and high in potassium, fiber, folate, and plant chemicals called polyphenols that have antioxidant activity.
    • Celery: Celery is considered a kidney tonic and can promote kidney health. For all of those reasons, and also because drinking the celery juice is a non-caffeinated way to hydrate in the morning and give you an energy boost, celery is a great way to start your day.
    • White Onion: Scientists have linked onions to many possible health benefits, most of which come from the antioxidants in onions. Antioxidants help prevent cell damage in your body. Research shows that one particular antioxidant, quercetin, protects health in several ways, such as fighting inflammation and boosting the immune system.
    • Garlic: Garlic is a powerful detox food that promotes glutathione production by various liver enzymes.
    • Vegetable Broth: I buy organic low-sodium, sugar-free vegetables broth from Costco.
    • Turmeric: Turmeric also helps your body to detoxify by helping your liver to modify, inactivate and eliminate toxins and excess substances produced by the body (including hormones).
    • Ginger: Due to the sharpness and tingling that is so characteristic of ginger, you could already guess: ginger is a powerful detoxifier.
    • Herbs de Provence: The herbs de Provence blend traditionally includes thyme, oregano, summer savory, and rosemary.
    • Salt: Salt enhances the flavors in the soup.
    • Onion Powder: Onion powder gives the soup additional flavor.
    • Garlic Powder: Garlic powder adds depth of flavor.
    • Black Pepper: Black pepper can help detox the body. According to studies, it helps enhance the detoxification enzymes and reduces DNA damage. Combining black pepper with turmeric enhances the body's ability to absorb the turmeric benefits.
    • Crushed Red Pepper: Cayenne also has healing properties, and herbalists have used it for years to build immunity, fight off colds, soothe ulcers, and help detoxify the body.
    • Spinach: Green superfoods such as kale and spinach help increase alkalinity and detoxification in your body, promoting healing. They are also rich in vitamins A, C, and K and folic acid and calcium, potassium, copper, and iron.
    • Parsley: It helps increase bile production and gastric juices, which are imperative for proper enzyme functions for food and nutrient absorption. Heavy metals bind to parsley and are removed by the bowels.
    • Lemons: I used lemon juice and zested it.
    • Red Wine Vinegar: The probiotics in unpasteurized red wine vinegar can help to improve the microbiome and our digestive system.

    The Benefits of Detox Soup

    • Throughout the year, I also like to make soups, as well as salads and main dishes which contain cruciferous vegetables and leafy greens.  
    • Detox Lentil Vegetable Soup, for example, combines detoxifying vegetables with an organic vegetable broth.
    • I used celery, carrots, garlic, onion, spinach, ginger, and turmeric for this particular batch. As a result, each vegetable chosen contributes to detoxification.
    • Health professionals claim cruciferous vegetables boost liver health through anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral effects.
    • They’re also high in fiber, which encourages the excretion of toxins.
    • For instance, Spinach contains chlorophyll, a detoxifying plant pigment. 
    • Garlic and onions, for example, help boost your body’s ability to process food and eliminate waste.
    • Of course, lentils are high in fiber and protein, another bonus to the digestion system.

    How to Make Detox Soup

    I am eating the detox soup recipe.

    As I have often said, my crockpot is one of my favorite appliances. This soup tastes fabulous, but I also make it in the crockpot, so it cooks while you work.

    1. Place all ingredients in the crockpot.
    2. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
    3. Place about 4 cups of soup in a blender or use an immersion blender(do not blend entire crockpot; instead blend for only a few minutes to keep half the soup chunky)
    4.  Pulse gently until semi-smooth and creamy-looking.
    5. Add back to the crockpot and stir to combine.
    6. Stir in the kale and parsley.
    7. Turn the heat off and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
    8. The taste gets better with time.
    9. Add red wine vinegar before serving if you like a little tang. 

    Since it's cold outside, detox lentil vegetable soup is the perfect soup to ward off germs and colds.

    Recipe FAQs

    Are detox soups good for you?

    Detox soup is a healthy soup packed with nutritious ingredients, like vegetables and protein. It's often eaten as a cleansing meal to remove toxins or kickstart a diet or healthier lifestyle.

    What does a detox soup cleanse do?

    During a soup cleanse, you avoid harmful foods that hurt your body and drag your immune system down. You are also giving your body exactly what it craves: foods that are high in fiber and rich in nutrients. This will make your body and mind thank

    What foods remove toxins from your body?

    Berries, fruits, nuts, cocoa, vegetables, spices, and beverages like coffee and green tea have some of the most antioxidants. A diet rich in antioxidants helps your body reduce damage caused by free radicals and may lower your risk of diseases that can impact detoxification.

    Tips

    • Some ingredients stand up to and benefit from longer cooking times more than others. After cooking, spinach, lemons, red wine vinegar, and parsley are added.
    • Cut all the vegetables the size. This ensures that all the ingredients will cook at basically the same rate.
    • Use the right amount of liquid. There is very little evaporation in the slow cooker. If you’re adapting a regular soup recipe, it’s likely that you won’t need to use all the liquid called for. Put all your ingredients in the slow cooker and then pour the broth over top. It should cover the vegetables by about ½ inch. If you have excess liquid at the end of cooking, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to let some of it evaporate.
    • Root vegetables will take longer to become tender than, say, cauliflower. Nestle those items around the bottom and sides of the slow cooker, where they will directly contact the slow cooker’s heating element.
    • Vegan recipes are best cooked for around four hours but can do a minimum of two or six hours (after which the vegetables start to get unpleasantly mushy).

    For a great reset, try this delicious detox soup recipe!

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    Detox Lentil Vegetable Soup

    Kathy Carmichael
    Detoxify with the best detox lentil vegetable soup recipe ever – perfect for nourishing your body and getting back on track. This homemade, crockpot soup recipe is loaded with healthy vegetables, lentils, and herbs.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 6 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Soups
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 94 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Detox Soup

    • 2 cups organic carrots peeled and sliced
    • 2 cups organic baking potatoes diced small)
    • 1 ¾ red lentils or lentils of choice
    • 2 cups organic celery diced small
    • 1 organic white onion diced small
    • 5 cloves garlic minced
    • 10 cups organic vegetable broth
    • 2 teaspoons turmeric powder or freshly grated
    • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
    • 2 teaspoons herbs de provence
    • 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper leave out if you are sensitive to heat

    After Cooking

    • 6 cups organic spinach stems removed, chopped
    • 1 cup parsley chopped
    • 2 organic lemons juiced; one lemon zested
    • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients in the crockpot.
      .
    • Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
    • Place about 4 cups of soup in the blender. Do not blend the entire crockpot; blend for only a few minutes to keep half the soup chunky.
    •  Pulse gently until semi-smooth and creamy-looking.
    • Add back to the crockpot and stir to combine.
    • Stir in the kale and parsley.
    • Turn the heat off and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
    • The taste gets better with time.
    • Add red wine vinegar before serving if you like a little tang. ????

    Nutrition

    Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1543mgPotassium: 601mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8994IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Ellen Sweeney

      December 14, 2024 at 10:17 am

      In the list of ingredients it says spinach, but in the instructions it says kale. I’m sure either one works.

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        December 15, 2024 at 7:29 am

        Hi Ellen, you are right! Thank you for pointing out the error. You can use either spinach or kale. I appreciate you letting me know.

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    2. Almarez Sirner

      May 14, 2021 at 10:32 am

      Thanks!

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        May 14, 2021 at 11:38 am

        Almarez, you're welcome. I hope you enjoy the detox soup recipe.

        Reply
    3. Kae

      November 15, 2019 at 5:05 am

      Can I mix the lentils? I don't have enough red.

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        November 17, 2019 at 4:37 pm

        Kae, Of course you can. They all cook at the same rate. I mix mine all the time. I also mix red and white quinoa when I have a little of both.

        Reply
    4. Janice

      November 14, 2019 at 7:14 am

      Love your recipes ! Fresh, innovative, no oils and all delish! As one who is "returning" to veganism, I find that time after time I refer to your blog more than any other . Hopefully a cookbook is on the way! Many thanks

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        November 14, 2019 at 7:45 am

        Janice, you are so sweet! Thank you so much. I appreciate your comments and feedback. I am so glad you enjoy the recipes! And, I love you have returned to vegan eating. Please continue on your journey. You will LOVE the benefits of eating this way.

        Reply

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