Description
Warm up with a bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Soup With Shells, a delightful combination of tender broccoli, creamy cheddar cheese, and hearty shell pasta. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for chilly days or when you need a comforting pick-me-up. Packed with essential nutrients and cheesy goodness, it makes for an irresistible lunch or dinner option that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup shell pasta
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in chopped broccoli and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Add vegetable or chicken broth and shell pasta, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Lower heat further and stir in grated cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Add cream for extra richness if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg