Detox Southwest Soup

Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 30 minutes

• Total: 40 minutes

🍽 Servings

• 6 generous servings

🛒 Ingredients (Everything Listed)

Vegetables

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 2 medium carrots, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 1 zucchini, diced

• 1 cup cabbage, chopped

Beans & Tomatoes

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed & drained

• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (no salt added)

• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

Liquids

• 6 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)

• 1 cup water (optional, for thinner soup)

Southwest Spices

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt (optional)

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Optional Boosters

• 1 cup corn (optional)

• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

• Fresh cilantro for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)

1️⃣ Sauté Base

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat

2. Spray with cooking spray or add 1 tsp olive oil (optional)

3. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots

4. Sauté 5 minutes until softened

2️⃣ Add Vegetables

1. Add bell peppers, zucchini, and cabbage

2. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring

3️⃣ Build the Soup

1. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce

2. Pour in vegetable broth

3. Stir in all spices

4️⃣ Simmer

• Bring to a boil

• Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes

• Stir occasionally

5️⃣ Finish

• Stir in lime juice

• Taste and adjust seasoning

• Garnish with cilantro

🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: 110–130

• Protein: 6g

• Fiber: 7g

• Fat: 1g

• Filling & anti-inflammatory

🧮 Weight Watchers Points

• Zero Points (when cooked without oil)

• With 1 tsp olive oil added: 1 point total for entire pot

🌟 Detox Benefits

✔ Flushes water weight
✔ High fiber = keeps you full
✔ Anti-inflammatory spices
✔ Supports digestion
✔ Perfect for reset days

🔁 Variations

• Protein boost: Add shredded chicken breast

• Spicy: Add jalapeño or hot sauce

• Slow cooker: LOW 6–7 hrs / HIGH 3–4 hrs

• Blended detox: Blend half for thicker soup

❓FAQs

Q: Can I eat this every day?
✔ Yes — great for short detox resets

Q: Is it freezer-friendly?
✔ Yes, freeze up to 2 months

Q: Can I make it in Instant Pot?
✔ Pressure cook 8 minutes, natural release