DETOX RECIPES: White Bean Soup

White Bean Soup  adapted from Canyon Ranch.

Ingredients 1/3 cup diced yellow onion 1/4 cup peeled and diced carrots 1/4 cup diced celery 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup small white beans, soaked overnight and rinsed 1 1/2 quarts vegetable stock 1/4 teaspoon dry basil Pinch dry oregano Pinch dry thyme 3/4 teaspoon sea salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Instructions 1.  In a large sauté pan, sauté onions, carrots, celery and garlic in olive oil until onions      begin to turn translucent. 2.  Add beans and stir. Add stock, basil, oregano and thyme. Bring to a      boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are soft.      Beans should begin to fall apart and thicken broth. 3.  Once soup begins to thicken, add remaining ingredients. Simmer briefly.