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    Broccoli Pasta Soup Recipe

    July 22, 2012 by G. Stephen Jones 7 Comments

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    Broccoli Pasta Soup Recipe

    Even the Kids Will Enjoy Their Broccoli With This Soup

    When our girls were a bit younger, we sometimes had to get very creative in how we got them to eat their vegetables. Fortunately, now that they are both young ladies, they really enjoy vegetables.

    And they are both fans of broccoli. So, rather than hide broccoli in heavy cream sauces or under a thick blanket of melted cheese, this soup lets it take center stage.

    Try it; I think you will really like it. And if your kids still aren't convinced that vegetables aren't going to kill them, the fun bowtie pasta helps a lot.

    If they still look at you funny, a few gratings of good cheddar, Swiss or Parmesan cheese will probably convince them to give this delicious soup a try.

    Starting with packaged low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable broth is a great time saver, and you'll be able to have this soup on the table in under half an hour. Pair it with a quick salad and some crusty bread, and dinner is ready.

    Not bad for a homemade soup that your whole family will love!

    Broccoli Pasta Soup Recipe
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    5 from 1 vote

    Broccoli Pasta Soup

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 - 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 medium onion diced (about 1 cup)
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • salt to taste
    • freshly ground white pepper to taste
    • ¼ cup dry white wine
    • 1 head broccoli broken into bite-sized florets
    • 6 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
    • 8 ounces farfalle pasta homemade or store-bought
    • cheddar cheese or Swiss or Parmesan cheese, grated
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
    • When the pan is hot, add the oil.
    • When the oil shimmers, add the onion and garlic along with a heavy pinch of salt and freshly ground white pepper.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to turn golden.
    • Stir in the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan, allowing the wine to cook down until dry.
    • Add the stock or broth and bring to a boil.
    • Turn down the heat to medium, and add the pasta. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the broccoli and continue to simmer until the broccoli and pasta are tender, another 5-7 minutes.
    • Taste and adjust the seasonings. If desired, top each bowl of soup with some freshly grated cheese.

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Lauren Brown

      December 11, 2012 at 12:10 am

      Omg my family LOVED this soup! My daughter was surprised I could cookJust amazing best soup I've cooked

      Reply
    2. Anthony F

      May 04, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      Made this soup tonight, loved it! I enjoyed this soup many times as a child growing up.

      Reply
    3. Ellen

      September 07, 2018 at 10:44 am

      Really? You’re going to serve a dish with wine to children?

      Reply
      • G. Stephen Jones

        September 07, 2018 at 2:00 pm

        Hi Ellen, I'm not serving a glass of wine to my kids with this soup. I'm using the wine to deglaze the pan. It's a small amount of wine and all the alcohol cooks off so I'm not concerned.

        Reply
    4. Angela

      September 27, 2020 at 1:31 am

      5 stars
      What a great soup idea! I was looking for ways to use up some broccoli and came across this recipe. Thank you very much! It is delicious 🙂

      Reply
      • G. Stephen Jones

        September 29, 2020 at 2:51 pm

        Hi Angela, you are very welcome. Thanks for reaching out.

        Reply
    5. Cookie

      October 04, 2020 at 11:10 am

      Hahahahaha oh Ellen...

      Reply

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