Do you ever feel like you need a quick detox? Whether it be from an overindulgent weekend or just because you are not feeling quite right, this Detox Carrot Soup is the perfect way to rest. Easy to digest carrots are pureed and combined with coconut oil, collagen, curry powder and cayenne to create a delicious way to get you feeling better in a hurry.
Just the other day I was mentioning to Mr. Grumbles how great my belly felt. For those of you who have been following my trials and tribulations with regards to my digestive issues, know that I suffer from discomfort and bloating on a daily basis. On top of the belly misery, in the past year, I have started to get rosacea on my face on account of my digestive woes.
In case you are wondering, having rosacea on your face sucks. And as my face was finally clearing up I somehow put something in my system that made my face break out worse then it has ever been.
That's where this Detox Carrot Soup comes in.
Over the past year, I have used this soup to help rid myself of belly pain as well as rosacea. Although I am getting closer to identifying some of the food culprits associated with my issues, I still have not completely nailed it. However, with the help of this soup, I can be clear-skinned and belly pain-free in under 3 days.
How does this Carrot Soup lead to Detoxification?
The magic of this Carrot Soup is multi-fold.
- Since the soup is pureed, it gives your digestive system a break.
- Super clean ingredients give you all the nutrients you need to heal
- Convenient to make and take to work, you can easily adhere to the "detox" process
- It is free from ALL gut irritants and allergies. It fits every possible diet including the Standard Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), Small Intestinal Bacterial Growth (S.I.B.O.) diet, the Paleo Diet, the Gluten-free diet, a Vegan diet, an Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet as well as the GAPS diet
What are the Nutritional Benefits from this Detox Carrot Soup?
Carrots - they contain vitamin A, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Evidence suggests that eating more antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, can help reduce the risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Carrots are also rich in vitamins, minerals, and fibre.
MCT Oil - Recent research has shown that MCT oils may help in cases of Alzheimer's, autism and epilepsy. Also, MCT oil has been proven to have powerful antimicrobial and anti-fungal benefits.
Collagen Peptides - Collagen peptides are highly bio-available. They act as building blocks, renewing bodily tissues, such as skin, bones and joints. ... Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated collagen peptides' health benefits. Key areas of benefit include healthy ageing, joint and bone health, sports nutrition and skin beauty.
Ginger - has amazing health benefits including reducing nausea, pain, and inflammation.
Curry Powder - has been shown to reduce inflammation, fight cancer, combat Alzheimer's, help keep your bones strong, aid with digestion and helps battle bad bacteria
Chili Powder - helps with inflammation, prevents acid reflux (shocker, right?!), increases metabolisms and gives the immune system a boost.
Apple Cider Vinegar - has many benefits including killing harmful stomach and gut bacteria.
How to do the Carrot Soup Detox Protocol
This detox follows my Keep It Super Simple (K.I.S.S.) philosophy.
In the morning, feel free to have a cup of plain coffee or tea. Wait as long as possible before having your first carrot soup meal. If possible wait until noon as this gives the digestive system a 16 hour time frame of not having to digest any food.
Around noon, sip slowly on 1-2 cups of warm detox carrot soup.
Between 4-6 pm, sip slowly on another 1-2 cups of warm detox soup.
Fast between 6 pm and noon the next day.
Repeat this process anywhere between 1-3 days.
I have used this soup on numerous occasions when I start experiencing any digestive upset. Literally, within 1 day I already feel significantly better.
After only 1 day on this Detox Carrot Soup, my face was beginning to clear and by day #3, all that was left was some dried out little bumps on my cheek!
Easy and delicious, try this Carrot Detox Soup next time you have some digestive issues and see if you are not back to 100% in no time!
How to make Detox Carrot Soup
- Roughly chop 3 lbs of carrots and place them in the bottom of a slow cooker. I usually just divide the length of my carrot by 3-4 sections. Since I buy organic carrots, I do not wash or peel my carrots. I would not suggest using anything but organic carrots since this soup is supposed to help with detoxification so non-organic carrots would not be as beneficial.
- Add 4 cups of water to the carrots, 1 tablespoon each of paprika, chili and curry powder. Add 1 oz fresh chopped ginger and set the slow cooker on high for 4 hours.
- Once carrots have cooked, carefully transfer mixture to a high-speed blender. I have a Vitamix and I have to divide the mixture in half since it is not large enough to do the entire recipe all at once. If mixture seems too thick, simply add additional filtered water until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Once all the carrots have been pureed, add ¾ cup of apple cider vinegar (with the mother), 6 tablespoon of MCT oil (or coconut oil) and 3 scoops of Collagen Peptides. Stir everything together and add any additional salt and pepper to taste.
If you like this soup recipe, you may also enjoy the following:
- Whole30 Onion Soup Mix
- Chicken Carrot Soup (Whole30, SCD Intro Phase Friendly)
- Tomato Pesto Soup with a Secret Healthy Ingredient (Whole30, Low Carb, Gluten-Free)
- Easy Acorn Squash Soup (Whole30, Low Carb, GF)
- Easy Chicken Taco Soup (Whole30, LC, GF)
Detox Carrot Soup (Whole30, Paleo, Allergy Friendly)
Easy to digest carrots are pureed and combined with coconut oil, collagen, curry powder and cayenne to create a delicious way to get you feeling better in a hurry.
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 9 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 3 lb organic carrots, chopped into quarters lengthwise
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 oz fresh chopped ginger
- ¾-1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 6 tbsp MCT oil (or coconut oil)
- 60g collagen peptides (equal to 3 scoops)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, add water and chopped carrots. Add in paprika, chili powder, curry and ginger. Set slow cooker on high for 4 hours.
- Once carrots have cooked, carefully transfer ½ of the mixture into a high-speed blender. Process until smooth (add additional water if necessary to get desired consistency). Repeat with remaining half of carrot mixture.
- Pour mixture back into slow cooker and add apple cider vinegar, MCT oil and collagen. Stir to combine and add additional salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- You can use an immersion blender instead of a high-speed blender
- This makes enough soup for a 3 day detox. If you are only doing 1 day, place remaining mixture in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 10.8 g
- Fat: 14.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.7 g
- Fiber: 6.4 g
- Protein: 11.1 g
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