Rainbow Vegetable Detox Soup (Printable)

A vibrant, nourishing blend of colorful vegetables in a spiced broth. Ready in 45 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ 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
08 - 1 handful baby spinach, optional

→ Liquids

09 - 5 cups vegetable broth
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Seasonings

12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or coriander, chopped

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add the diced beetroot, carrots, and green bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Stir in the courgette and tomatoes. Sprinkle in the cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
05 - Stir in the spinach if using and simmer for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
06 - Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
07 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or coriander.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Each spoonful delivers an explosion of color and flavor that makes you feel like youre actually tasting a rainbow, not just seeing one.
  • The soup reheats beautifully, actually improving after a day in the fridge when all those aromatic spices have had time to mingle and get friendly with each other.
02 -
  • Adding beetroot last rather than first will keep the entire soup from turning completely pink, creating a more visually stunning bowl with distinct colors from each vegetable.
  • The soup tastes even better on day two, but the vibrant colors will begin to blur, so if youre serving to impress, make it fresh.
03 -
  • To maximize nutrient retention and preserve the vibrant colors, avoid aggressive boiling and instead maintain a gentle simmer throughout the cooking process.
  • For a creamier variation without dairy, blend half the soup and return it to the pot, creating a luscious base while maintaining chunks of identifiable vegetables.
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