Soup is my portal to detoxing

One of my favorite ways to support and comfort my body and is to eat lightly. I know this seems overly-simplified but it really is an easy way to soothe the body’s systems.

We must become completely honest about how we are feeling and functioning. Sure signs that we are in need of a detox are: Irritability, sleeplessness, and poor digestion.

I find that intermittent fasting is great for this and what seems to give it a boost is to eat a light soup for dinner before the sun sets and to wait a full 16 hours before eating again. One or two days of this sets me straight and I wager if you try it — you will agree!

I don’t know why so many people feel overwhelmed by the idea of making soup. For me it is the laziest and fastest choice for a meal. What could be easier than throwing ingredients into a blender? Here is one of my absolute favorite recipes.

Watercress Asparagus Soup April 29, 2009©Ambika Devi

Ingredients

Splash of Olive oil

pinch of Asafoetida*

pinch of Cumin

½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1 cup Watercress, washed and chopped

4–6 spears of Asparagus cut into pieces.