So, here is the recipe for the winter soup that I mentioned in yesterday’s post.
I adapted the original recipe, simplified it a little bit (which in my opinion doesn’t take away from the amazingness of it), and renamed it (because “detox soup” might sound off-putting or downright confusing to some, although it truly is a soup that just makes me feel so good when I eat it.)
I apparently first mentioned it in a Link Love post in October 2021, and the fact that I’ve been making it (and raving about it) for the last four years is a good indicator that it’s a true winner in my kitchen. I always make this soup in my (6 qt) Dutch Oven, but you can also easily make it in a crock pot (cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 7-8 hours.)
Ingredients:
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 5–6 small potatoes (cubed)
- 1 bunch celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 cup split peas
- 12 oz butternut squash (peeled and cubed)
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 32 oz water
- 2 tsp soffrito or Italian herbs
- 1 tsp salt (or more to taste)
Add at the end:
- 2–3 cups chopped kale
- Parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
Instructions:
- Sauté the onion for a few minutes, then add the carrots, potatoes, and celery. Season with salt and soffrito/herbs and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the lentils, peas, and butternut squash, and give it a good stir. Then add the vegetable broth and fill up with water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer on low heat for about 90 minutes, until the mixture has thickened into a creamy stew.
- Finally, stir in the kale, olive oil, and parsley, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the kale is wilted.
Estimated Nutrition Facts:
Yields: 8 servings Calories: 260 Sugar: 6 g Sodium: 577 mg Fat: 11 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Carbohydrates: 30.9 g Fiber: 7.1 g Protein: 7.3 g Cholesterol: 0 mg (calculated with MyFitnessPal)
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Tierney
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 pmI am so happy to see this recipe! It sounds and looks so good. My plan is to go to the market and farmer’s market, get needed ingredients, and make tomorrow. I’ll need some good bread to go with it, which is not very detox. Good thing the name has changed!
San
November 22, 2025 at 12:08 pmYou can never (!) go wrong with some good bread alongside soup! Hope you love it.
Martha
November 22, 2025 at 4:14 pmThis sounds incredible and so wonderfully healthy besides!
Melissa
November 22, 2025 at 10:19 pmThis is very similar to a soup I make, that is also called a detox soup. It is just filling and full of vegetables though.
Lisa’s Yarns
November 23, 2025 at 3:51 amWe made this recipe before but I kind of forgot about it! I need to make it again with your modifications!!
Anthea
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 amThis sounds amazing and I definitely want to try it. I don’t have a crock pot so will see if there is a way to do it on the stove instead. I always enjoy soup.
ernie
November 23, 2025 at 10:49 amThis looks amazing and I think it’s gf. Would love to try it. Thanks for sharing.
NGS
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 pmI think it’s gluten-free, too! With a little care to make sure the lentils don’t have cross-contamination, this could be a real winner.
Tobia | craftaliciousme
November 23, 2025 at 12:50 pmIt sounds really good.
I may give it a try. I think I only ever made pea soup ones. And I am starting to rediscover lentils.
Jenny
November 23, 2025 at 4:30 pmYum, it sounds REALLY good. This might be a good thing to make after Thanksgiving, when I might be in need of a good detox.
Michelle G.
November 23, 2025 at 5:14 pmMmmmm! This soup sounds delicious!
J
November 23, 2025 at 8:21 pmWait, WHAT? Lentils AND split peas together? And kale and carrots? Where has this soup been all my life? My menu for this upcoming week just changed, this sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing.
One question – not a big celery fan. A whole bunch of celery stalks sounds like a LOT to me. I know it lends to a soup, can I get by with a smaller amount, like 1/2 cup?
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 pm[…] posted a recipe the other day for a thick and creamy winter vegetable stew, and I immediately changed my menu plans for the week to include it. She found the recipe here, and […]