Detox Veggie Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Vegetables

01 - 1 green cabbage head, chopped into pieces
02 - 4 sticks of celery, diced
03 - 1 yellow onion, cut into small pieces
04 - 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
05 - 2 bell peppers, roughly diced

→ Additional Vegetables

06 - 2 cups of fresh baby spinach
07 - A cup of broccoli slaw (if you'd like)
08 - 2 big tomatoes, chopped up

→ Liquids and Seasonings

09 - 9 cups of vegetable broth with low salt
10 - 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
11 - Salt, adjusted to your liking
12 - 1 lemon, squeezed for its juice
13 - 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
14 - A couple of tablespoons of olive oil
15 - 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder

# Instructions:

01 - Pour olive oil into a large pot over medium heat. Toss in the onion, celery, and bell peppers, stirring every so often, and let them cook until softened for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic next and stir for a minute.
02 - Mix in everything else except the spinach, lemon juice, and salt. Crank up the heat to medium-high until it starts to boil.
03 - Bring the heat down to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it cook gently for 30 minutes until the veggies are soft.
04 - Take the lid off and put in the spinach and lemon juice. Sprinkle in some salt to your taste and it's ready to serve.

# Notes:

01 - You can also cook this in an Instant Pot (done in 15 minutes) or a slow cooker (takes 8-10 hours)
02 - Stays fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days
03 - You can store this in the freezer for up to 6 months