BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP WITH PASTA SHELLS

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

Provided by Horizon Organic

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Horizon® Organic

Time 24m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 92.2 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1342.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g