Ingredients
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- 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 2 cups leafy greens (baby spinach or kale)
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- 6–8 cups broth (vegetable or bone broth)
- Apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Cooked white rice or quinoa (optional)
Instructions
- Start with the aromatics. Add oil to a big pot. Toss in chopped onion, then cook for about 5 minutes until sweet.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, then stir for 30 seconds.
- Add sliced carrots and celery first. Give them a couple minutes to soften.
- Pour in broth and build the soup. Add cauliflower and zucchini. Pour in enough broth to cover everything.
- Season with sea salt, black pepper, and turmeric if desired. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes, until carrots are tender.
- Add spinach or chopped kale and cook 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Finish with chopped parsley or dill. Adjust seasoning and add a splash of apple cider vinegar if desired.
Notes
This soup gets better after sitting overnight. It can be stored in the fridge for about 4 days or frozen in individual portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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