Green Detox Vegetable with Zucchini (Print View)

Nourishing green blend with zucchini, peas, and herbs for a light, healthy, and vibrant meal.

# Components:

→ Fresh Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchinis, diced
02 - 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
03 - 1 cup broccoli florets
04 - 1 cup baby spinach
05 - 1 small leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
06 - 1 celery stalk, diced
07 - 1 small potato, peeled and diced

→ Aromatics and Flavor

08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
10 - 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
11 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, optional

# Method:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add leek, celery, and garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant without browning.
02 - Add potato, zucchini, broccoli, and peas to the pot. Stir and cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
04 - Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes until fully wilted and incorporated.
05 - Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a standard blender.
06 - Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and mint if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Pour into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs and a light drizzle of olive oil if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means you can serve something nourishing without spending your whole evening cooking.
  • The lemon and mint create this unexpected brightness that tastes way more vibrant than the ingredient list suggests.
02 -
  • Don't blend the soup until all the vegetables are completely soft—if the broccoli still has any firmness, it'll be grainy instead of silky, and you'll feel disappointed.
  • The potato is doing the heavy lifting for creaminess, so resist the urge to add dairy or coconut milk unless you really want to—sometimes less is exactly right.
03 -
  • If you don't have an immersion blender, a regular blender works just as well—just blend in two batches and be cautious of the steam when you remove the lid.
  • Always taste and adjust seasoning after blending, because the flavors can shift once everything's combined, and you might want more lemon than you think.
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