Instant Pot Detox Flush

            This is that all too famous diet soup, revamped for the Instant Pot. These instant pots are all the rage now. You can create and cook a meal in such a short amount of time, it is amazing to me. I do use this detox flush soup to help me lose a few unwanted pounds after the holidays. You know with all that baking I do, and the taste testing, I tend to gain some cushion. This is the perfect dish to replace one meal a day. It doesn’t matter which meal you replace. This soup is super tasty, filling and very easy to make.

            However, I have to make sure this is said. This detox flush is not supposed to be replacing every meal each day. Although this is super healthy, you do need other nutrients in your diet also. Although a very healthy soup, your body does need lean protein to function, dairy to keep bones strong and fruits for the nutrients they provide. A diet does not work if the food is boring.

If you were to eat this for all meals each day, you would become bored and start to cheat on the diet. It is healthier to replace one or two meals a day only.

            When using the Instant Pot, this soup only takes FOUR minutes to make. That just blows my mind!! This amount of time does not include the time to build the pressure and it does not include the time prepping the vegetables.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Why can’t I eat this detox soup for all meals?

Although this is healthy, you do need lean protein, dairy and fruits in your diet also.

            Why Cabbage?

Cabbage is an awesome way to detox your system. Cabbage is rich in sulfur and is a great diuretic for removing the toxins from your body.

            How does Cabbage Soup help me lose weight?

This Detox Flush soup is very low in calories, includes vegetables high in fiber and tastes great. On a normal day, you are likely to burn off many more calories than what is in a serving of this soup. Therefore, it helps to burn the weight off.

What do you need to make Instant Pot Detox Flush

            ½ tsp salt

            ½ tsp black pepper

            1 tsp red pepper flakes

            3 bay leaves

            1 tsp basil

            1 tsp oregano

            2 tbsp minced garlic

            2 tbsp Olive Oil

            8 cups vegetable broth

            14 ounces fire roasted tomatoes with juice

            1 medium onion, chopped

            1 head of cabbage, chopped

            3 large carrots, washed and diced

            3 celery stalks, diced

            1 green pepper, diced

How to make Instant Pot Detox Flush

FIRST STEP:

Cut and dice your vegetables, set to the side

Set the Instant Pot on Saute and pour in the Olive oil

SECOND STEP:

Add in the celery, carrots and onion

Stir to combine

THIRD STEP:

Saute for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften

Stir in the minced garlic

FOURTH STEP:

Add in the green pepper, cabbage, tomatoes, spices and the broth

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Stir to combine well

FIFTH STEP:

Lock the Instant Pot lid and close the steam vent

Set on manual high pressure for 4 minutes

SIXTH STEP:

Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release the pressure for 5 minutes, once the timer goes off

Remove the lid, stir to combine well

Serve and enjoy!