Dr. Oz’s Vegetable Soup with Sliced Apples

There is something about Labour Day that feels New Yearish.  For a fresh start, put all the summer excesses behind you with this easy to prepare soup. How about a digestive rest?  Enjoy just this recipe or the entire 2-day detox cleanse menu. The sweet sliced apple perfectly complements this healthful blend of vegetables.

Dr. Oz’s Vegetable Broth with Sliced Apple 

• 1 large red onion, roughly chopped
• 2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
• 1 fennel bulb, fronds and stalks included, roughly chopped
• 2 t caraway seeds
• 2 t sea salt
• ¼ t freshly ground pepper
• ¼ t cayenne pepper
• 1 cup sliced shiitake caps
• 4 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cabbage, roughly chopped (Purple or green–will determine the colour of your soup)
• 2 quarts water (or enough water to cover the vegetables)
• 2 T paprika
• 2 T fresh oregano, chopped
• 8 sprigs parsley
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped (garnish)
• sliced apples, cut just before serving

Cook everything, except for the half cup of chopped parsley and the apple, in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for an hour or until the vegetables are fork tender. Blend, and garnish with the chopped parsley.  Serve with sliced apple and a side of sauerkraut.

Here is the entire menu for the full 48 hour cleanse:

• original vegetable broth recipe 
• shopping list
• breakfast quinoa recipe
• lunch fruit smoothie
• detox snack drinks
• detox veggie snacks

Final notes:

• Rather than a once in a while cleanse, I’m enjoying this soup any old time. It’s my detox course.
• Make healthy eating your Labour’s Day resolution, and you’ll be svelte and fit by New Year’s Eve.

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