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Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Hidden Veggie Mac and Cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 352kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup, chopped onion
  • 2 medium carrot
  • 2 stalk celery
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
  • 3 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 ounce elbow noodles
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Place onion, carrots and celery in a food processor.  Pulse until chopped very fine.
  • In a large saucepan, add a small amount of olive oil.
  • Add the vegetables and cook over medium-high heat until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the flour and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring the whole time.
  • Gradually stir in the broth and water and bring to a boil. Continue to cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • While the vegetable broth mixture is cooking, boil your pasta according to package directions.
  • Add the milk, cheese and noodles and stir until the cheeses melt.  Ladle into bowls and serve warm.
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