Detox Veggie Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Vegetables

01 - 4 celery stalks, diced
02 - 1 large green cabbage, roughly chopped
03 - 2 bell peppers, diced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

→ Additional Vegetables

06 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach
07 - 2 big tomatoes, diced
08 - 1 cup broccoli slaw, optional

→ Liquids and Seasonings

09 - 9 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
10 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
11 - Juice from 1 lemon
12 - 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1 tablespoon powdered turmeric
15 - Salt—season as you like

# Instructions:

01 - Put olive oil in a big pot and warm it up over medium heat. Toss in celery, peppers, and onion, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and stir for another minute.
02 - Dump the rest of the ingredients, except the spinach, lemon juice, and salt, into the pot. Bring the heat to medium-high and get the mix boiling.
03 - Turn the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Let everything bubble away gently for half an hour or until the veggies are nice and soft.
04 - Take off the lid, then mix in the spinach and lemon juice. Sprinkle some salt to your taste. Serve it up hot and enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - This can be whipped up in an Instant Pot within 15 minutes or left in a slow cooker for 8-10 hours.
02 - Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
03 - Freeze it for later—good for up to 6 months in the freezer.