Broccoli Cheddar Soup Pastina

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sauté your mirepoix (onion, carrot, celery) with butter and a pinch of salt and pepper until soft.
  2. 2Add grated garlic and deglaze with white wine.
  3. 3Add the pastina and toast it a bit.
  4. 4Pour in the chicken broth.
  5. 5Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  6. 6Add in chopped broccoli and season with a pinch of salt.
  7. 7Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  8. 8Once everything is tender, add in the cream.
  9. 9Add cream cheese if using.
  10. 10Add your shredded cheeses (sharp cheddar and Gruy re).
  11. 11Give it a taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 cup pastina (or acini di pepe)
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 3.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 head broccoli (~2 cups florets), finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup half & half or heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 0.5 cup aged white cheddar or Gruy re, freshly shredded
  • 2 oz cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 0.25 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne (optional)
  • 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice, to finish (optional)

Equipment

panwooden spoonmicroplane graterspoon

Tips

  • Blend the mirepoix for a super smooth consistency.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.