French Detox Soup

French Detox Soup

I came across a version of this French detox soup from an American woman living in France. Her MIL is French, and makes this soup weekly. I think we can all take a page out of the French people's book. They definitely know something about balance and moderation. This is the soup you eat after a weekend of croissants and wine. You eat it with a slice of fresh bread, of course, because the French don't believe in cutting carbs. Neither do I! 

 

Ingredients:

Makes ~4 servings

  • 1 Yukon gold potato
  • 3 leeks
  • 2 onions (I used 1 sweet & 1 white)
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • handful of parsley
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 6 c chicken broth or chicken bone broth
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • crusty bread

 

Directions:

  1. Chop all your vegetables. Make sure to chop into small pieces and peel the carrots before chopping.
  2. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a good drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped leek, onion, carrot, and potato. Sauté for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth. Then add the parsley without the stems, thyme, garlic cloves, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then let everything simmer for 10 minutes on medium heat.
  4. Turn down the heat to low and blend everything with an immersion blender or by transferring to a separate blender. Add back to the pot and salt to taste.
  5. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil on top and more parsley. Make sure to have a good slice of crusty bread for dipping.

 

This soup would be best eaten after a weekend of enjoyment, or in your luteal phase! For some extra protein, add a side of your favorite fish or chicken. Enjoy! 🫶

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