Creamy Shell Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups of cooked small shell pasta
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add the flour and stir for about 1 minute until the flour is completely incorporated.
5. Slowly add in the chicken broth, stirring as you add it.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
7. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
8. Add the cooked pasta and simmer for another 5 minutes.
9. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, and serve the soup hot.

Interesting Facts

• Shell pasta is a type of pasta shaped like a shell.
• This soup can be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
• The Parmesan cheese adds a nice nutty flavor to the soup.