The January Detox Soup

We live in a HIGHLY TOXIC world. Even if you only eat organic, your body is still having to deal with toxins in beauty products, water, cleaning products, furniture, and I could go on forever. Annddd holiday indulgence ended a few days ago, or maybe you are still in lavish mode!

All those miserable symptoms you may be feeling right now: bloating, indigestion, heartburn, brain fog, mood swings, weight loss problems, constipation, depression, anxiety, and fatigue are NOT normal and shouldn’t be ignored. 

They are your body’s warning signs that your gut needs to be restored and a detox is in order. 

This is why I created The January Detox Soup to sip on while reviewing Inner Alchemy, a gut health masterclass I did with holistic chef Shayna Terese Taylor. It’s time to feel like yourself again—or better.

No more excuses. 

Ingredients: (Serves 4)

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 cup dry split peas
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups filtered water or vegetable stock
• 2 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 head of broccoli, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. sea salt (Celtic Grey, Himalayan, Redmond Real Salt)
• Optional: Cayenne pepper to taste 

Directions: 

1. Place onion, celery, sweet potato, split peas, and bay leaves in a large pot with water or stock and bring to a boil.
2. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove the bay leaves.
3. Add zucchini, asparagus, broccoli, spinach, basil, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Transfer contents from the pot to a blender in several small batches and blend until completely smooth (make sure the blender lid is securely held in place).
5. Return to the pot and heat until steamy. Add sea salt to taste. 

“It took me 10 years of trial and error, doctors, testing, and so much pain and frustration. I cried at the thought that living this way had become my new normal. Working with Dr. Daryl changed my life, and together, we've created Inner Alchemy so that you don't have to live this way.” - Shayna