Healthy Recipe: Japanese Detox Soup

Our latest healthy recipe is a favorite from Health Coach Heather. She says, “I like to make this quick and easy soup when I feel like I need to hit the ‘reset button’ on my nutrition. Plus it’s a great way to get several servings of vegetables into your day!”

Enjoy!

Japanese Detox Soup
Serves 4

Ingredients
5 medium sized Japanese Yams with peel (or sweet potato of choice)  
1 large onion  
4 celery stalks 
4 carrots  
4 cloves of garlic, minced  
1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes or tomato sauce 
1/2 bunch parsley 
1/2 small cabbage head  
8 cups vegetable broth (2- 32oz boxes) 
Salt/pepper to taste 

Steps
1. Wash vegetables and chop into bite-sized pieces.  
2. Add vegetables and broth to a stock pot.  
3. Cover and cook on medium/high heat for 30 minutes, stirring periodically until tender. Season with salt and pepper.