Asian Detox Soup

This soup is full of nourishing, healthy vegetables as well as other healthy spices and can easily be tailored for both vegetarians or meat lovers!

In the new year, like most, I am more conscious of my health and what I am putting into my body. I like to start fresh in January and this soup just feels like a fresh start!

asian detox soup recipe

This soup is full of nourishing, healthy vegetables as well as other healthy spices and the noodles help keep you satisfied so you're not running back into the kitchen for a snack. The shitake mushrooms are very meaty, and even though I do eat meat, the addition of the shitake mushrooms doesn't make me crave meat at all. If the thought of a vegetarian meal doesn't interest you, thinly sliced beef or chicken or even shrimp will work beautify in this soup.

Asian Detox Noodle Soup Recipe

This soup contains both ginger and turmeric which is loaded with antioxidants. Turmeric has also been known to reduce the risk of cancer - who doesn't want that!?! But best of all, it tastes amazing!

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   Asian Detox Noodle Soup
 
 

Makes:6 servings

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Ingredients:
  • 900 ml mushroom broth
  • 6-8 shitake mushrooms (chopped)
  • 4 bunches baby bok choy (chopped)2 stalks green onion (sliced)
  • 1/4 onion 
  • 1 inch sized ginger (grated)
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 clove garlic (minced) 
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chinese five spice
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1/4 vegetarian oyster sauce 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 cup rice noodle
  • handful cilantro for garnish
  • Instructions:
    1. In a large pot, heat oil on medium heat.
    2. add onions, garlic. Heat until softened.
    3. Add mushrooms and cook until softened.
    4. Add coconut aminos, vegetarian oyster sauce, ginger, turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, chinese five spice, salt. mix well 
    5. Add the broth and noodles and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until noodles are softened.
    6. Add bok choy and green onions and simmer for 1-2 minutes. 
    7. Dish into bowls and add cilantro on top. Serve.
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    My Go-to Chickpea Salad

    My Go-to Chickpea Salad

    My favourite foods are the ones that are easy to make, which is why I love this recipe. This salad literally takes no more than 5 minutes to make. It is full of flavour, thanks to the whole grain mustard and really is my go-to salad. I eat this salad a few times a week!

    simple chickpea salad

    I try to eat a little lighter at lunch and this is definitely my go-to salad. I actually eat this salad a few times a week.

    My favourite foods are the ones that are easy to make, which is why I love this recipe. This salad literally takes no more than 5 minutes to make.

    It is full of flavour, thanks to the whole grain mustard. 

    You may read the list of ingredients and say “mustard??” Don't get me wrong, this is not the yellow mustard you put on your hot dog or hamburger. This mustard is the actual mustard seeds pickled in vinegar to give it a tangy taste - and taste amazing!! There is no need for a dressing or vinaigrette - the whole grain mustard is the dressing.

    The whole grain mustard goes so well with chickpeas and tomatoes - trust me!

    This salad is perfect on its own or as a side to your favourite meal. The protein packed chickpeas will keep you feeling full for a while - which means less mid-afternoon snacking on candy or chips!

    I also love to  make this salad when the girls come over. It's fresh and so healthy! Trust me, once you try this, it will be heavy on your rotation.

    Go-to Chickpea Salad
    My Go-To Chickpea Salad
     

    Makes: 4 servings

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    Ingredients:
  • 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed well
  • 2 vine tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • black pepper to taste
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    Instructions:
    1. In a large bowl, toss chickpeas and cucumber together
    2. Add tomatoes, mustard, italian seasoning and blackpepper and toss again.
    3.   
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