Steps to Prepare Cheese And Broccoli Pasta Pot

Broccoli Cheese Soup With Pasta Shells

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Recipe Summary Broccoli Cheese Soup With Pasta Shells

The creamy broccoli-cheese soup with pasta shells makes a quick and warming lunch or light supper.

Ingredients | Cheese And Broccoli Pasta Pot

4 cups chicken broth, divided

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli - thawed, drained, divided

1 tablespoon Horizon® Organic butter

1 small onion, chopped

1 (6 ounce) box Horizon® ClassicMac™ Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese

¼ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup Horizon® Organic butter

2 cups Horizon® Organic half & half

1 pinch sea salt

Horizon® Organic Shreds shredded Cheddar cheese, for topping

Directions

Pour 2 cups of chicken broth and half of the drained broccoli into a food processor and puree.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot; add onions and saute over medium heat until onions begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Add remaining 2 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.

Pour chicken broth/broccoli mixture into the pot. Simmer over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Place cheese packet from Horizon® Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese, flour, melted butter, and half and half in a bowl. Stir until blended. Slowly add mixture to large pot; whisk over medium-high heat 2 minutes.

Add Horizon® Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese and remaining broccoli. Add a pinch or two of sea salt. Simmer until macaroni is done, 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove from heat. Serve and top with shredded Cheddar cheese.

Info | Cheese And Broccoli Pasta Pot

prep: 10 mins cook: 14 mins total: 24 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings

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