Weight Loss Creamy Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12-15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1¼ cups

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 head broccoli
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 2½ cups unsweetened almond milk
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Core and chop the cauliflower and broccoli.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the cauliflower and broccoli for 8-10 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
3. While the cauliflower and broccoli are cooking, heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the oil, garlic and shallot and cook for 4-6 minutes, or until the shallots are soft.
4. Using either a high-powered blender, or an immersion blender in a large stockpot, blend together the cooked cauliflower, broccoli, shallot mixture, milk and cheese.
5. Blend on high until smooth, and season with the salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Information
Per Serving: (1¼ cups)
Calories: 124
Calories from fat: 46
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Sodium: 380mg
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 7g
SmartPoints: 5