Here’s a flavorful Southwest Detox Soup recipe—light, high in fiber, and packed with vegetables. It’s often used as a “clean eating” style soup to support digestion and hydration (not a medical detox, but a nutrient-rich meal).
—
🌿🥣 Southwest Detox Soup (Healthy Vegetable Soup)
Ingredients (4–6 servings)
Base vegetables
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, diced
1 zucchini, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups chopped spinach or kale
Protein & fiber
1 can (1½ cups) cooked Black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
Broth & spices
6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lime
Optional toppings
Fresh cilantro
Avocado slices
Chili flakes
—
🍲 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Sauté aromatics
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot.
2. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
—
2. Add vegetables
1. Add carrot, bell pepper, and zucchini.
2. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
3. This builds flavor and softens vegetables slightly.
—
3. Add spices
1. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook for 1 minute to release aroma.
—
4. Add liquids
1. Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
—
5. Add beans and corn
1. Add black beans and corn.
2. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
—
6. Add greens
1. Stir in spinach or kale.
2. Cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
—
7. Finish with lime
1. Turn off heat.
2. Add fresh lime juice.
3. Adjust salt and seasoning.
—
🥑 Serving Suggestions
Top with avocado slices
Add fresh cilantro
Serve with whole grain toast or rice (optional)
—
🌿 Why it’s called “Detox”
This soup is popular in clean-eating diets because it:
Is high in fiber (beans + vegetables)
Supports hydration (broth-based)
Contains antioxidants (tomatoes, peppers, greens)
Is low in processed ingredients
—
🧊 Storage
Refrigerator: 3–4 days
Freezer: up to 2 months
—
⚡ Variations
Protein boost
Add shredded chicken or quinoa
Spicy version
Add jalapeño or extra chili powder
Low-carb version
Skip corn and reduce beans
—
If you want, I can also give you:
A 7-day detox soup meal plan
Or a weight loss version with calorie count
Or a diabetes-friendly version of this soup