Crockpot Detox Lentil and Kale Soup
DESCRIPTION
Perfectly delicious in every way. This may sound way too healthy to taste good, but the olive oil makes it so thick and creamy without dairy, and the Herb de Provence adds such delicious and unique flavor, even for those with more sophisticated palettes. Plus there are so many phytonutrients, vitamins, and lots of fiber and protein. You’re going to want to try this one!
- prep time: 30 mins
- cook time: 6 hours
- total time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- yield: 10+ servings (1 FULL crockpot)
INGREDIENTS
IN THE CROCKPOT:
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 2 cups carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 cups sweet potatoes (chopped)
- 2 cups celery (chopped)
- 1 cup green lentils
- 3/4 cup yellow split peas (or just use more lentils)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 10 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8-10 cups vegetable or chicken bone broth
- 2 teaspoons herbs de provence
- 1.5 teaspoons Himalayan pink sea salt (more to taste)
ADD AT THE END:
- 2-3 cups kale (stems removed, chopped)
- 1 cup parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- a splash of apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, or lemon juice to add a nice tangy bite
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place all ingredients in the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
- Place about 4 cups of soup in a blender with the olive oil. Blend until semi-smooth and creamy-looking (the oil will form a creamy emulsion with the soup). Add back to the pot and stir to combine. Stir in the kale and parsley (sometimes I add half of the kale and parsley into the blender, which makes a more green soup, and can skip some of the chopping). Turn the heat off and just let the flavors meld before serving. The taste gets better with time and so does the texture!
Season to taste (add the vinegar and/or lemon juice at this point) and to really go next level, serve with roasted Brussels Sprouts (and add any leftover sprouts to any leftover soup).
*Recipe adapted from: Pinch of Yum (https://pinchofyum.com/the-best-detox-crockpot-lentil-soup/print/41824).