About
Oh yes, the comfort of some good homemade mac 'n' cheese, but in the comforting form of a homemade soup. How can anyone say no to that? Mac 'n' Cheese Soup takes a broth infused with chicken or roast vegetable flavor (depending on your preference) and fills it with garden vegetables, fragrant garlic, and tender pasta. Then it brings the cheese: melty, creamy, sharp, and comforting goodness mixed right into that broth. Mac 'n' Cheese Soup is hearty and heartening and will warm your heart with its goodness.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces small-shaped pasta
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- pepper, to taste
- 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- salt, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
Step 1 -Cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 2 -Drain the pasta and set it aside.
Step 3 -Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over low heat.
Step 4 -Add the onions, the carrots, the celery, and the garlic to the butter and sauté until soft.
Step 5 -Add the flour and pepper to the pot and stir until smooth.
Step 6 -Gradually add the chicken broth, the milk, the nutmeg, and the dry mustard while whisking vigorously.
Step 7 -Bring the mixture to a slow boil over medium-low heat.
Step 8 -Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
Step 9 -Add the broccoli florets and the parmesan to the soup and season with the salt and the pepper.
Step 10 -Cook, uncovered, until the broccoli is fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
Step 11 -Transfer the pot from the heat and wait for the mixture to stop boiling.
Step 12 -Add the cheddar cheese a little at a time and continue to stir until all of the cheese has melted.
Step 13 -Fold the cooked pasta into the soup and adjust the seasoning to taste, if needed.
Step 14 -Serve immediately.
