Veggie Detox Soup

By Tara Stiles (Make Your Own Rules Diet)
Yield 16 cups

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cups water or veggie stock
• 4 cups chopped veggies (I generally use a mixture of sweet potato, celery, cauliflower, tomato and jalapeño.)
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup coconut milk 

Method:

1. Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil in a large soup pot.

2. Add the water or veggie stock.

3. Stir in the veggies, hot sauce and spices.

4. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then turn down to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

5. Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for 10 more minutes.

6. Enjoy blended or as is!