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Mediterranean Green “Reset” Soup

Gentle detox, green vitality & absolute lightness.

⏱ 20 min • 🥗 2–3 bowls • 🗓 All year round • Benefits: draining, vitamin-rich, very low-calorie, easy digestion.

An ultra-light green soup, rich in chlorophyll and minerals, perfect for a “reset” without feeling deprived. Zucchini, spinach, celery, lemon and green peas: a Mediterranean combo that reloads essential nutrients while staying under 150 calories per bowl. Ideal for a light evening meal, a reset after indulgence, or a gentle ritual to get the body back on track — calmer digestion, lighter silhouette, clear mind.

🌿 Ingredients (for 2–3 bowls)

Green base

  • 3 medium zucchinis
  • 2 handfuls of fresh spinach
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 200 g green peas (save a handful for topping)

Aromatics

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 lemon (juice)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper

To serve

  • Extra green peas
  • Fresh parsley or chives
  • A drizzle of olive oil
  • Lemon zest (optional)

Visual inspiration

Mediterranean green soup in a wooden bowl

🔥 Preparation

  1. In a pot, sauté the minced garlic and celery in 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Add the chopped zucchinis and cover with water or light broth. Cook for 12 minutes.
  3. Add the spinach and most of the peas. Cook for 3 more minutes.
  4. Blend until smooth with the lemon juice. Adjust salt & pepper.
  5. Serve with whole peas, fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.

🌙 Effects on your body

A soup that calms, cleanses and restarts. Thanks to its zucchini–spinach–celery combo, it is: • very hydrating • low-calorie • rich in gentle fibre • easy on the liver • anti-inflammatory • rich in potassium (water retention / de-bloating) Ideal in the evening, after a rich meal, or as a “reset” ritual to restart light and clear.

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