INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped small and rinsed
• 4 cups cauliflower florets, chopped small and rinsed
• 1 cup carrots, diced 
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth 
• 1 (15oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (15.5oz) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon Italian dried herbs (more to taste)
• A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• Salt and fresh black pepper
• Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot or saucepan, add a couple of tablespoons of vegetable broth, onion, and garlic; cook until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant about 2 minutes. Add carrot and cook stirring occasionally for 2 – 3 minutes. Add the remaining broth, tomatoes, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
   
   
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to combine all the flavors.
   
   
3. Stir in the white beans, broccoli and cauliflower florets, continue to simmer until the vegetables are cooked through but still crunchy (approx. 5 minutes).
    
4. Season with salt and pepper (to taste), garnish with fresh parsley and serve with brown rice crackers, sprouted grain toast or your favorite Cleanse grain.