Satisfy your cravings with this delicious, detoxifying soup that is full of anti-inflammatory vegetables.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup French green lentils
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 cups vegetable or chicken stock
2 cups kale, finely chopped
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
1 cup cooked brown rice (optional)
basil pesto, for serving
Heat oil in a large stockpot. Add carrot, celery, onion, and garlic. Saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage and cook another 5 minutes. Add lentils, oregano, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to lower, and simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in kale, parsley and cooked brown rice. Cook an additional 8-10 minutes. Stir a teaspoon of pesto into each bowl just before serving and enjoy!
We are so glad we have accepted the challenge to detox. Jack and I both are feeling better and energy levels have increased and we are only half way thru…. My sugar cravings are almost under control ( this is a first
I have been doing the ketone zone diet and am excited to see such quick results, I’m waiting for the 21 detox to come. Where do you find the French green Lentils are they dry or canned?