Lentil, Kale & Sweet Potato Detox Soup

When You Need to Hit the Reset Button

I’ll be honest — this past week had me running on fumes. Between stress, long workdays, and a little too much wine, I woke up Saturday feeling like my body needed a break. Not a juice cleanse or a “detox” that makes you miserable — just something soothing, warm, and restorative.

So I decided to spend the weekend doing a gentle reset: long walks, deep breaths, and nourishing food. This Lentil, Kale & Sweet Potato Detox Soup became the highlight of my weekend. It’s cozy, comforting, and full of ingredients that help your body calm inflammation and replenish energy.

The sweet potato adds that naturally grounding sweetness, while the lentils and kale bring fiber, protein, and micronutrients your cells crave after stress. One bowl in, and I could already feel my nervous system saying, “thank you.”

Why This Soup Works

When we’re under stress — emotional, physical, or both — our cortisol levels rise. That can leave us inflamed, tired, bloated, and reaching for sugar or caffeine. This soup does the opposite. It gives your body what it actually needs to restore balance:

• Lentils: Plant protein + fiber for steady energy and gut health
• Sweet potato: Complex carbs + beta-carotene to replenish glycogen after stress or wine
• Kale: Rich in magnesium and antioxidants to calm inflammation
• Turmeric: Nature’s anti-inflammatory powerhouse
• Garlic & onion: Immune-supporting alliums that help detox the liver
• Lemon juice: Brightens flavor and supports digestion

You don’t need a cleanse — just a little nourishment that helps your body do what it’s already designed to do: heal and reset.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil (or water for sautéing)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small sweet potato, diced
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 cup dry lentils (green or brown)
• 4 cups vegetable broth (add more if needed)
• 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Sea salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil (or water) over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add sweet potato, turmeric, and paprika. Stir to coat with spices.
4. Add lentils and broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
5. Stir in kale and cook 5–10 minutes more until greens are wilted.
6. Finish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Serve warm and enjoy the calm that comes with real nourishment.

Nutrition per Serving (Serves 4)

Gluten-free, vegan, high-fiber, and loaded with anti-inflammatory compounds.

A Gentle Reminder

You don’t have to overhaul your diet to feel better — just start by adding meals like this that help you reset from the inside out.

If you’ve been feeling tired, bloated, or just “off,” this soup might be exactly what your body needs to come back to balance.

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