A nourishing and flavorful slow cooker detox soup packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for cleansing and revitalizing your body.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup chopped kale, ribs removed
1 cup chopped spinach
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, with juice
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
Add sliced carrots, sliced celery, diced zucchini, diced yellow bell pepper, green beans, chopped kale, chopped spinach, and diced tomatoes with their juice to the slow cooker.
Pour in the vegetable broth.
Add ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground black pepper, sea salt, and crushed red pepper flakes to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
After cooking, stir in fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, and chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your nourishing detox soup.