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Broccoli Cheddar Noodle Soup

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This broccoli cheese noodle soup is creamy, comforting, and loaded with veggies and cheesy goodness! Ready in about 45 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or cozy lunch and the best part is that it all cooks in one pot!

Ingredients

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  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 4–5 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar + more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion, celery, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for about 6 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt the remaining butter and stir in garlic, ground mustard, and cayenne. Add broccoli, carrots, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for about 6 minutes.
  4. Add flour and cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in vegetable broth, scraping all the yummy bits off the bottom of the pot. Add uncooked ditalini pasta along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Bring a simmer over medium-high heat.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until broccoli, carrots, and ditalini pasta are cooked through.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in cream, shredded cheese, and vinegar until cheese melts.
  8. Season to taste with salt and pepper, garnish with shredded cheese, and enjoy!
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Notes

    • Chop Broccoli Small: Bite-size florets cook faster and are easier to eat.
    • Shred Your Own Cheese: Pre-shredded cheese may not melt as smoothly due to added anti-caking agents that prevent it from clumping.
    • Season Moderately: Season with salt and pepper throughout the cooking process and then add more salt at the end as needed. The ingredient list is short and sweet so salt and pepper are going to go a long way in adding flavor.

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