Detox Soup

Detoxing is a pretty popular buzz word that actually just means "cleansing the body." Although I am not advocating detox diets or drinking virtually next to nothing in order to cleanse, I think there is something to eating less every now and again, which can include starting a meal with say, a soup. Like tea, this detox soup can be enjoyed every day before meals or as a light snack that can fill the body up, while providing essential nutrients. And after the non-stop holiday eating season that sounds just perfect right about now. Here's how to make a tasty and quick detox soup:

Pretty simple and easy. For next time I would opt to use mint instead of basil (I had basil in the house, so it seemed like an interesting choice) and maybe a little less ginger.You can also vary up the recipe by using other "cleansing" fruits, such as using pineapples, mangoes, or papaya to create a tropical variation of the soup.