Vegetable Detox Soup for After the Holidays

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Making a big pot of vegetable detox soup is perfect for after all the holiday eating we will be doing. Loaded with healthy vegetables and nutrients, this easy detox soup will make your gut so happy! Did I mention how simple this soup is to make??

bowl of detox soup with green vegetables

WHAT IS DETOX SOUP?

Detox soup is not as complicated as it may sound. It is simply a soup that is packed with nutrient-dense vegetables.

We know that veggies can sometimes be hard on our digestive system, so this particular vegetable detox soup recipe purees the big chunks down so it is all easier to digest.

Similar to the once-popular “juice cleanse”, this is just a healthy way to get much-needed nutrients into our bodies and kind of reset our guts.

The problem with a juice cleanse is that fruit is much higher on the glycemic index and contains natural sugars. Opting for a vegetable-based detox soup eliminates those issues.

This soup is also filling and warm…and the leftovers are awesome!

blue bowl of green vegetable soup that has been pureed

WHY EAT DETOX SOUP AFTER THE HOLIDAYS?

Detox soup is great for after the holidays because the holidays tend to be a time when people overeat.

Our bodies are probably full of LOTS of sugar and other unhealthy foods. Detoxing with a veggie soup can be a good way to cleanse our bodies of all that sugar and reset with healthy veggies.

vegetable detox soup for after the holidays

HOW TO MAKE VEGETABLE DETOX SOUP

This green detox soup is so simple to make. The main work involved is just chopping up those veggies. Blended soups are also great as a starter for holiday meals!!

cutting board with small whole zucchini, celery stalks and a bowl of green beans

STEP ONE: PREPARE VEGETABLES

This delicious soup has green beans, celery, and zucchini as the main ingredients.

Start off by snapping off the ends of the green beans.

Then coarsely chop up the celery and the zucchini. There is no need to peel the zucchini…because there are lots of nutrients in that peel!

cutting board full of green beans, chopped celery and chopped zucchini

STEP TWO: COMBINE IN POT

Now grab your big stockpot and add all these pretty green veggies.

Put in 1/2 a bunch of fresh herbs. You can pick your favorite…basil, parsley, dill, or cilantro. Or use what you have on hand! Basil is delicious in this particular recipe.

Pour the vegetable broth into the pot.

stockpot full of vegetables to make detox soup

STEP THREE: COOK

Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Put a lid on your stockpot and allow this mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes or until those veggies are nice and tender.

pouring vegetable broth into a pot of vegetables for soup

STEP FOUR: BLEND

Once the soup is done cooking it is time to blend it so there are no big chunks.

The best method is to use an immersion blender. This is a great small kitchen appliance to have on hand.

Just use the immersion blender to blend the soup to a smoother consistency.

If you don't have an immersion blender then you can use a regular blender, BUT be careful. There are dangers when blending the hot soup. Never fill the blender more than 1/2 full and it is better to let the soup cool some before starting.

Now that the soup is ready to eat…you can add some heavy cream to the top or even butter if you want some extra flavor and fat. If not…just eat it as is with a sprinkle of extra herbs on top or even some crushed red pepper!

using an immersion blender to puree detox soup

WW POINTS FOR THIS AMAZING DETOX SOUP

If you are on the WW plan, this is a great soup for you and maybe zero points depending on your personal plan.

On the current WeightWatchers Program (2023) it is ZERO points per serving. Serving size is 1 cup.

The recipe points do not include adding any cream or butter to the recipe! If you add those things be sure to count those points.

EASY VEGETABLE DETOX SOUP RECIPE

You can print the complete ingredients and instructions for this easy vegetable detox soup recipe via the recipe card below.

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green veggie detox soup
Easy Vegetable Detox Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

This easy vegetable detox soup is the perfect soup to help add essential nutrients to your body and get that gut moving. It is great for after the holidays too.

Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: soup, vegetables, Weight Watchers
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 34 kcal
Author: Jamie
Ingredients
  • ½ bunch fresh herbs such as basil,parsley, cilantro, or dill
  • 1 lb green beans fresh
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 3 small zucchini
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
  1. Snap the ends off the green beans.
  2. Coarsely chop the celery and zucchini. There is no need to peel the zucchini because the peel has lots of great nutrients and it will be blended.

  3. Add the veggies and herbs to a large stockpot and pour the vegetable broth in.

  4. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cover the stockpot and allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

  5. Puree the soup in the pot using an immersion blender. If you don't have an immersion blender you can pour the soup into a regular blender in batches. Do not fill the regular blender more than 1/2 way because blending hot soup can be dangerous.

  6. If desired, pour a little heavy cream of add a pat of butter to the bowl of soup for added fat and flavor. Add some fresh herbs to the bowl if desired or some crushed red pepper!

Recipe Notes

Serving size is 1 cup. 

On the current WeightWatchers Program (2023) it is ZERO points per serving.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Vegetable Detox Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 487mg21%
Potassium 281mg8%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 1075IU22%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. We are not nutritionist and this data was calculated via WP Recipe Maker to the best of our ability. Always check nutrition values yourself based on the ingredients you use.

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