Broccoli Cheese Soup with Pasta Shells Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

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

Methods :

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.