A very popular question in the world of diets is what is a good food to eat while on a fast or a cleanse. We’ve all heard of the lemon water and lettuce diet, and the plethora of other extreme diets. Fasting or cleansing can be beneficial when done correctly, and it is important to note that neither of these temporary diets are meant to be a form of starvation, even fasting times should include some form of nutrition.

Here is a soup that is perfect for a fast or a cleans. It is low calorie, and a clean food that will help you clear out your system.

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Cleansing Soup

Ingredients

• 4 large onions finely chopped
• 2 green peppers diced
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 3 large tomatoes roughly chopped
• 1 bunch celery diced
• 1 small red cabbage chopped
• 3 cup water
• 1 tbsp ginger minced

Instructions

1. In a large soup pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, ginger and green peppers to pan, tossing to coat. Saute veggies until the onions begin to brown, 15-30 minutes mixing often.

2. Add the celery and tomatoes to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the cabbage and water and turn the heat up to medium high to high.
4. Heat the soup over until water begins to boil. Reduce the heat allowing the soup to simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.