The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It not only is one of the main mechanisms by which the body is detoxified and freed from unwanted substances like heavy metals and pesticide residues, it has other important functions as well. It plays a key role in regulating the blood sugar and it also takes an active part in the digestive system by producing bile.
And because the liver is so important, it is equally vital that people eat foods that nourish and support the liver’s function. Detoxifying foods such as vegetables that are high in fiber and antioxidants are a great way to do this. The soups below take advantage of many such vegetables to come up with recipes that are not only delicious but that will keep the liver healthy and functioning at its best.
Broccoli Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 diced celery sticks
- 1 diced onion
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 peeled and chopped parsnip
- 1 peeled and chopped carrot
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Juice from ½ of a lemon
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Directions
In a soup pot, saute onions, garlic, parsnips, carrots and broccoli in coconut oil for about five minutes. Add vegetable stock, then bring to a boil and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Stir in greens and chia seeds, then transfer to blender and puree until smooth. Serve hot.
Beetroot Soup
Ingredients:
- 3 peeled and chopped beetroots
- 2 chopped carrots
- 1 diced onion
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1 diced leek
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Place beetroot in boiling water and cook until tender, about fifteen minutes. Set aside. In a cast-iron skillet, saute garlic, leeks, carrots, and onions for 5-7 minutes then transfer to a bowl. Add beetroot and sautéed vegetables to vegetable stock, then pour into blender and process until smooth.
Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients:
- ½ cup cooked red lentils
- 1 peeled and chopped sweet potato
- 3 peeled and chopped carrots
- 1 peeled and chopped parsnip
- 1 peeled and chopped onion
- 3 crushed garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet, then spread the sweet potatoes and other vegetables on the sheet and add coconut oil and spices, tossing until the vegetables are coated. Roast for 20 minutes, then transfer to a blender, add vegetables stock and process until smooth.
These recipes are simple and relatively inexpensive to make. However, they are all not only delicious but are great ways to help detoxify the liver and keep it functioning at its best so that the whole body will benefit.
Sources: theawesomegreen.com, joyfulbelly.com, food52.com
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