6 Freestyle Points | 413 Calories
Looking for a nourishing reset? This Green Detox Soup with Toasted Hemp Gremolata is packed with healthy fats and hemp seeds, a complete protein that keeps you satisfied. Unlike traditional detox soups, this one is both filling and flavorful—perfect after a weekend of indulgence!
Why You’ll Love This Detox Soup
Whether you’ve overindulged in wine, snacks, or sweets, this vibrant green soup offers a wholesome way to refresh. Unlike a juice cleanse, this warm and hearty soup is full of fiber and nutrients to help support digestion and boost energy levels.
I love a good reset meal, and this one comes straight from Liz Moody’s cookbook, Healthier Together—a guide to cooking delicious, nutritious meals in pairs. I’m not one for traditional detoxing, but a nourishing green soup? Count me in!
This soup is loaded with powerhouse ingredients:
✅ Kale – A cruciferous superfood packed with antioxidants.
✅ Cilantro & Parsley – Left raw for maximum chlorophyll and digestive benefits.
✅ Garlic – A natural immune booster with antibacterial and antiviral properties.
✅ Lemon – Supports liver function and digestion.
✅ Hemp Seeds – A complete protein for lasting satiety.
Green Detox Soup with Toasted Hemp Gremolata
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons high-heat oil (avocado or olive oil)
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 fennel bulb, roughly chopped (fronds reserved)
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups chopped kale leaves
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 garlic head, minced
- ⅓ cup hulled hemp seeds
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
Make the Soup:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, fennel, and ¼ teaspoon salt; cook until onions begin to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the kale and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. If needed, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to prevent sticking.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in two-thirds of the garlic. Let soup cool, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Make the Gremolata:
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add hemp seeds, remaining salt, and garlic. Spread into a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Transfer to a bowl, add chopped fennel fronds, lemon zest, cilantro, parsley, and lemon juice.
Blend & Serve:
- Blend the soup until smooth and creamy using an immersion blender (or transfer to a blender in batches).
- Ladle into bowls and top with toasted hemp gremolata.
- Garnish with black pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 2 | Serving Size: 1 ¾ cups
- Calories: 413
- Total Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 890mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.5g
- Fiber: 11g
- Sugar: 12.5g
- Protein: 15g
This Delicious Green Detox Soup is a vibrant, nutrient-packed way to recharge. Enjoy it as a light lunch, post-holiday reset, or just because it’s delicious and satisfying! 🌿🍋✨
