Broccoli Cheese Soup with Pasta Shells

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 14 mins
• Total Time: 24 mins
• Calories: 445 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth, divided
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 (6 ounce) box Horizon® ClassicMac™ Pasta Shells & White Cheddar Cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli - thawed, drained, divided
• 1 tablespoon Horizon® Organic butter
• ¼ cup Horizon® Organic butter
• 2 cups Horizon® Organic half & half
• Horizon® Organic Shreds shredded Cheddar cheese, for topping

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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