Broccoli And Shell Macaroni Soup Recipes

BROCCOLI AND SHELL MACARONI SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3 to 4-quart saucepan, combine the olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, parsley, and marjoram; place over medium heat and saute, stirring frequently, until the celery and onion are beginning to color, about 10 minutes.
• Add in the tomatoes and their juices, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon or a potato masher; simmer briskly for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the top of the broccoli into small florets, then peel the stems and cut them into 1/2-inch pieces; you should have about 5 cups.
• Add the broccoli, broth, salt (the amount will depend on the saltiness of the liquid you use), and pepper.
• Cover and bring to a boil; adjust heat and simmer briskly, partially covered, for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice.
• Stir in the shells and continue to simmer until shells are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring a few times.
• Taste and correct seasoning , if necessary.
• Let rest 10 minutes, then serve in flat soup bowls and pass the grated cheese.

SHELL PASTA WITH BROCCOLI & GARLIC

Steps:

• Cut Broccoli into small florets& chop stems.
• Cook in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl of ice water using a slotted spoon.
• Drain& set aside.
• Cook pasta in the same pot of boiling water until tender but firm, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid, drain& return to the pot.
• Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat; add next 4 ingredients& fry until garlic is fragrant& anchovies begin to break down, about 2 minutes.
• Add broccoli to skillet and cook until heated through& garlic is beginning to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
• Add to pasta along with reserved cooking liquid& toss to coat.
• Sprinkle Parmesan on each serving.

BROCCOLI AND PASTA SOUP

Steps:

• Bring a covered pot of water to a boil for cooking the pasta.
• Meanwhile, combine the garlic, onions, and oil in a soup pot and sauté on medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the onions start to caramelize.
• Add the wine or water and stir well.
• Cook until the liquid evaporates, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the red pepper flakes, broccoli, water, and salt.
• Cover and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
• When the pasta water boils, add the pasta and cook al dente, 8 to 10 minutes,
• Drain, and set aside.
• When the broccoli is tender, puree about 1/3 of the soup mixture in a blender until smooth and return it to the soup pot.
• Stir in the cooked pasta.
• Add a little water if you prefer a thinner soup.
• Top with grated cheese and serve.