This is a highly nutritious, flavorful soup with plenty of fiber, minerals and vitamins. If you substitute this soup in place of lunch or dinner once a day, you will find yourself feeling better, less bloated, and a few pounds lighter!

Prep time: 1 hour

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped sweet onions

3 quarts water

1 cup chopped green pepper

3 cups fresh green beans, cleaned and chopped

4 cups kale

4 cups chopped fresh spinach

6 cups chopped cabbage

2 cups stewed tomatoes

1 cup chopped cauliflower

2 cups chopped broccoli

1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

2 tablespoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper

Directions:

Place 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place the carrots, celery, and onions in the pot and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the water, and the remaining ingredients.

Continue cooking the soup for 30 minutes, add the salt and pepper, and serve.

If you’re interested in a non-vegan soup, simply add a few cups chopped chicken or beef. You may also use chicken stock in place of water.