Carrot Salad and Cabbage Soup — A New Year Cleanse

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After a holiday season full of salty foods, a bowl of shaved carrots and cabbage soup could be what the body is craving. Both vegetables contain a high amount of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants helping to reduce inflammation, and keep the digestive system flowing.

Carrots and red cabbage also contain a high amount of potassium. Potassium can be especially helpful in lowering blood pressure, helping to keep the heart healthy.

A shaved carrot salad and cabbage soup is the easiest soup — salad combo to make in the world. Shaved carrots tossed with sliced green chiles, and a splash of lemon juice makes this salad satisfyingly crunchy with a refreshing finish. Purple cabbage, chopped and boiled on low makes a beautifully colorful broth. Seasoned with vinegar, salt, and sugar adds depth to a simple soup.

Ingredients:

Carrot Salad

• 2 whole carrots

• Juice of half of a lemon

• 1 green chile chopped

  
  

Cabbage Soup

• ½ purple cabbage

• About 2 TB sugar

• About 2 TB salt

• About ¼ cup vinegar

• About 3 cups water

  
  

Instructions:

Carrot salad

Shave two carrots into a bowl. Squeeze half of a lemon on top and mix in green chiles.

Red Cabbage Soup

Chop half of a purple cabbage roughly. Boil in a pot of water. Once soft, add in vinegar, salt, and sugar. Boil together for ten minutes.

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Bon appetit!

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