Creamy Parmesan Broccoli Soup - F-Factor

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 large cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 4 cups all-natural chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 large heads broccoli
• 1/2 head cauliflower, broken into florets (~2 lbs cauliflower florets)
• sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp parsley
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley or scallions, chopped, for garnish (optional)
• Coat a large Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat to heat. Add the chopped onions to cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (about 8 minutes).
• Add the garlic, celery, salt and pepper to begin to cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes.
• After 2 minutes add broth and water. Cover and increase heat to high to bring to a boil.
• Once boiling, add broccoli and cauliflower.
• Reduce heat to medium, add parsley and parmesan cheese. Cover and allow to simmer until broccoli and cauliflower are very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Return pot to heat and allow soup to simmer for 20-30 minutes. Stir in additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Ladle into bowls to serve. Garnish with chopped parsley/ scallions, grated parmesan cheese, and additional salt and pepper, as desired.
• FOR JOURNALING ON THE F-FACTOR DIET: 0g carbohydrate, 8g fiber
• ACTUAL NUTRITIONAL CONTENT PER SERVING: 150 calories, 12g protein, 24g carb, 8g fiber, 16g net carb, 7g sugar, 3g fat, 1g sat fat, 248mg sodium