Broccoli Cheddar Soup Pasta
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Pasta
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound small pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces cottage cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated, plus more for topping
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the small pasta shells and cook according to package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic and broccoli florets to the pan with the onion. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the broccoli begins to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced slightly. Reduce the heat to low.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
In a small blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese and heavy cream. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the blended cottage cheese mixture to the sauté pan with the vegetables and broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Gradually add the grated cheddar cheese and grated mozzarella cheese to the pan, stirring continuously. Continue to stir until all the cheese has melted and a thick, smooth cheese sauce has formed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Add the cooked and drained pasta shells to the pan with the cheese sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve the broccoli cheddar soup pasta immediately in bowls, topped with additional grated mozzarella cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Pasta
- 1/2 pound small pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces cottage cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated, plus more for topping
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the small pasta shells and cook according to package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the minced garlic and broccoli florets to the pan with the onion. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the broccoli begins to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced slightly. Reduce the heat to low.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
In a small blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese and heavy cream. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the blended cottage cheese mixture to the sauté pan with the vegetables and broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Gradually add the grated cheddar cheese and grated mozzarella cheese to the pan, stirring continuously. Continue to stir until all the cheese has melted and a thick, smooth cheese sauce has formed.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Add the cooked and drained pasta shells to the pan with the cheese sauce. Toss gently to ensure all the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve the broccoli cheddar soup pasta immediately in bowls, topped with additional grated mozzarella cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min