MACARONI AND CHEESE SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Chop onion, carrot, celery, garlic by hand or mini food processor.
• In a large soup pot or dutch oven, melt light butter. Add chopped vegetables and sauté on low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add flour and fresh pepper to the pot and stir until smooth.
• Slowly add chicken broth, milk, nutmeg and dry mustard powder; whisking constantly.
• Set heat to medium-low and let it come to a slow boil. Cover and cook on low about 10-15 minutes.
• Add broccoli florets, parmesan cheese, and stir well. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook uncovered until broccoli is cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and wait until it stops boiling.
• Add cheddar cheese a little at a time, mixing well until cheese melts.
• Return the cooked elbows to the soup and mix well, adjust salt and pepper if needed.
• Eat right away so the pasta doesn't absorb all the broth.

Steps:

• In a stockpot, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add celery, carrots, onion and green pepper; cook for 4 minutes or until tender. Add macaroni. Cover and return to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 8-10 minutes or just until macaroni is tender., Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted; add to undrained macaroni mixture.