Get Ready to Detox

Over the next couple days, we are all bound to overindulge. For those in good health, bouncing back will be easy, but for those who are not, a detox may be in order.

Most sites I have studied say that you should eliminate animal protein, sugar, caffeine and alcohol during a detox. I am a realist and I say reduce. They also say that the key to cleaning up everything is ginger. It does so much to support your kidneys and liver that take a hit over the holidays.

The recipe I posted yesterday has ginger in it. I have also been spicing up my green tea, smoothies and salad dressing with this wonderfully delicious anti-inflamatory ingredient. But check out this powerhouse recipe:

Almond Chicken Soup with Sweet Potato and Ginger
Ingredients:
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (2 cups)
1 8 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup almond butter (homemade)
2 tbs fresh ginger, minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions:
1. Process 6 ounces of almonds in a food processor for 15 minutes, scraping the sides often. Set aside. (You will have left overs so, keep remaining in the frig for 2 weeks:-)

2. Combine the stock, onion, garlic, and sweet potato in a stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the chicken, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the almond butter and 1/2 cup of the soup mixture into a thick paste. Add  ginger to the soup and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the almond butter paste. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Ladle the soup into bowls, and squeeze with lime wedge.

Servings: 4

Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (12.8 ounces).
Percent daily values based on custom values.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. One of the recipe's ingredients was not linked. This ingredient is not included in the recipe nutrition data.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 199.73
Calories From Fat (18%) 36.16
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4.08g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.76g 7%
Cholesterol 34.22mg 17%
Sodium 824.71mg 34%
Potassium 635.89mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 19.14g 9%
Fiber 2.22g 7%
Sugar 2.61g
Protein 21.55g 34%

Recipe Type: Cheap, Chicken, Detox, Light Meal, Main Course, Quick Meals, Simple Supper, Soup

Recipe Cost: $5.70
Serving Cost: $1.43

Happy Recovery:-)

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