Secret Cucumber Detox Soup Recipe

Detoxing is a terrific way to rid your body of all those nasty things that sneak into your food and affect your digestive system. But buying those fad, overpriced detox kits isn't the way to do it.

Instead, eating fresh, whole foods will help you feel great, both on the inside and outside. That's why I highly recommend my Secret Cucumber Detox Soup recipe.

Detox Soup Ingredients

This cucumber detox soup is one of my favorite recipes when I want to hit the "reset" button on my diet. It's packed with cucumber, renowned for cleansing the liver, our body's main detoxing organ.

In fact, cucumbers are one of the best detoxifying foods. They contain compounds called cucurbitacins, which are known to support digestive function. These compounds can help keep the liver healthy, assist in elimination, help protect the gastrointestinal tract and also potentially reduce fluid retention.

Cucumbers are also considered a natural diuretic food, meaning they can help the body produce more urine to carry out toxins and waste. It's why cucumber water is a simple detox drink.

Lemons help keep your skin healthy and glowing thanks to their antioxidant content. Antioxidants help fight off free radicals and prevent oxidative damage, which accounts for the many benefits of lemon water for skin.

Apple cider vinegar is another powerful detoxifier. It can help balance your pH, encourage lymphatic drainage and enhance circulation. It's also a main ingredient of my Secret Detox Drink to get a concentrated megadose of health-promoting ingredients that can aid in detoxification.

This detox soup also includes avocado and olive oil, which adds healthy fats and a creamy texture. The sea salt helps to push waste through the body, release toxins and improve digestion.

If you've had a particularly indulgent weekend, try this Secret Cucumber Detox Soup to feel cleansed.

How to Make a Detox Soup

Start by adding the cucumber, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and water into a high-powered blender. Puree on high until the mix is smooth.

Then add in the chili powder, salt and remaining ingredients and blend together.

Garnish this detox soup with cucumber slices on top and smoked paprika and serve. This refreshing cucumber soup makes for a healthy low-calorie side dish or snack. It's also ready in minutes, and because it's served cool, this cucumber soup is portable, excellent for taking to work. You won't believe how good a detox can taste!