You’ve been asking for it and I’m giving it to you! My “Green Soup”…an antioxidant, detoxifying, weight loss soup that’s good for your heart & soul… just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! This soup is packed full of iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin K, natural folate and other powerful phytonutrients. It’s high in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K. Broccoli has an anti-inflammatory, alkalizing effect on the body making it one of the healthiest cancer-fighting foods. This soup contains nutrients that may help reduce some types of cancer such as breast, colon and lung cancer. Green vegetables can also help with fluid retention (that stubborn tummy pouch) and may reduce blood pressure. The Green Soup is rich in antioxidents that fight free radicals that can cause a wide range of illnesses and chronic diseases. All of those benefits…PLUS it’s DAHLicious & addictive! You will LOVE it! DahliciousDahlhouse.com

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups of water
• 2 cups veggie broth (optional) or 2 more cups of water
• 1/2 cup of white onion
• 1 cup sliced celery 
• 1/2 tri colored quinoa
• 3 cups of cabbage in small chunks 
• 2 cups of small broccoli florets, chopped
• 1 bag of English peas (in produce section where all the gourmet veggies are & baby veggies & boil in bag veggies are located)
• 1 bag of baby zucchini sliced (same section) 
• 1 cup scallions sliced 
• 3 cloves of sliced fresh garlic 
• 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and Pepper 
• 1/2 cup fresh corn cut off cob
• 1/2 cup of shaved brussels
• 1/2 fresh cut okra
• 1/2 cup of baby french green beans, sliced julienne
• 1/4 cup chopped kale, slivered
• If corn is added …put in same time as cabbage 
• Brussels can be added when broccoli is added
• Add kale same time as zucchini 

INSTRUCTIONS

• Bring water and broth to med boil
• Add onion, peas, celery, cabbage, corn & quinoa first 
• Add green beans
• Simmer on medium high for 5-7 minutes 
• Add broccoli & garlic
• Cook additional 3 minutes
• Add zucchini & scallions cook for 1-2 more minutes & remove from heat (Make sure everything is aldente to taste before serving)
• Garnish with avocado & cilantro, a drizzle of olive oil & salt & pepper