# Broccoli Cheddar Soup Inspired Pasta

This recipe is for a creamy and delicious pasta dish inspired by broccoli cheddar soup.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion diced onion
- minced garlic
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
- 1 cup pasta (ditalini or orzo)
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups chopped broccoli
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese

## Instructions

1. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a pan.
2. Add a diced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika to the pan.
3. Add 1 cup of pasta (ditalini or orzo) and 1.5-2 cups chicken broth.
4. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
5. Add 1.5 cups chopped broccoli.
6. Once the pasta and broccoli are tender and al dente, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream.
7. Add 1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese.
8. Mix together on low heat until creamy.
9. Serve and enjoy!

## Equipment

- pan

## Tips

- Add more liquid if you want it to be soupy and add more cheese if you want it to be thicker.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CviDXFhJR41/?igsh=N2tubXR2cTJqa2h6
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e2f234e9-f3d6-481c-b469-6e5d78225a1f
- Extracted: 2025-08-08

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