Feel-Good Holiday Reset Soup (WFPB)
Light, soothing, easy-to-digest, and perfect between heavy holiday meals
Ingredients (4–6 servings)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup diced butternut squash (or sweet potato)
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed
1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1–2 tablespoons lemon juice (added at the end)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional boosts: handful of spinach or kale, chopped parsley, pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
Sauté the aromatics
Add a splash of broth to a large pot. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
Add veggies & spices
Stir in carrots, celery, squash (or sweet potato), zucchini, turmeric, paprika, thyme, and a pinch of black pepper. Warm the spices for 30 seconds.
Add broth & simmer
Pour in the vegetable broth and add chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
Add cooked grains
Stir in the cooked brown rice or quinoa. Simmer 5 more minutes.
Finish with brightness
Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Optional:
Add greens at the end and let them wilt into the hot soup.