Macaroni and Cheese Soup

Name: Macaroni and Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons soy margarine or 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 medium celery ribs, finely diced; 1 (1 lb) can great northern bean, drained and rinsed; 3 1/2 cups vegetable stock or 3 1/2 cups water; 1/2 lb mushroom, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt free herb and spice seasoning mix; 1 cup soymilk or 1 cup low-fat milk (or as needed); 1 1/2 cups cheddar-style soy cheese or 1 1/2 cups firmly packed grated low-fat cheddar cheese; 2 cups small shell pasta (such as shells or elbows); salt; 1 dash cayenne pepper

Submitted by TishT

"Vegetarian or vegan depending on your choice of ingredients. This is a smooth, mild soup-high protein"

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons soy margarine or 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium celery ribs, finely diced
1 (1 lb) can great northern bean, drained and rinsed
3 ¹⁄₂ cups vegetable stock or 3 1/2 cups water
¹⁄₂ lb mushroom, coarsely chopped
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt free herb and spice seasoning mix
1 cup soymilk or 1 cup low-fat milk (or as needed)
1 ¹⁄₂ cups cheddar-style soy cheese or 1 1/2 cups firmly packed grated low-fat cheddar cheese
2 cups small shell pasta (such as shells or elbows)
salt
1 dash cayenne pepper

directions

Het the margarine or oil in a soup pot.
Add the onion and celery and saute over medium low heat until the onion is gold.
In the meantime, puree the beens in a until smooth.
Add a small amount of water if necessary Cover the onions and celery witht he stock or water.
Bring to a simmer then stir in the bean puree, mushrooms, and seasoning mix.
Simmer gently, covered for 30-35 minutes.
Stir in the milk or soy more or less as needed to achieve a slightly thick consistency.
Remove from the heat and sprinkle in the cheese, a bit at a time, stirring in each time until it is fairly well melted (soy may not melt as completely).
Cover the soup and set aside In a separate saucepan, cook the pasta al dente.
Drain it and stir into the soup.
Adjust the consistency of the soup with more milk or soy as needed, then return to a low heat.
Season to taste with salt and cayenne.
Remove the soup from the heat and serve.

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TishT

Las Vegas, Nevada

I live in Las Vegas. I was lucky enough to run into Recipezaar around Nov. 2000 and got hooked quickly. I am a cookbook collector and have been collecting recipes for as long as I can remember. My DH had to build in shelves for all my cookbooks! I like to dabble with OAMC and for a few years hosted the Budget/OAMC forum with some great people over there. Even though I don't work in the forum any longer I've set up a lot of cookbooks for the purpose of OAMC and stretching food that might be helpful. Please feel free to check them out! I go on food jags and cooking jags! Please come say hi to me and chat on facebook. I currently host a blog for saving money through finding deals and coupons if you are interested. Most of the time I try to cook and have a good dinner on the table but I'll be honest enough to say there is still fast food occasionally in the budget! I have had such wonderful support here whenever I need it. Thank you all for being here! Just a quick note on how I rate recipes: ? 5 stars - This recipe is perfect. (My DH is truly a critic and doesn't give 5's unless it's amazing) I would recommend it to others and would definitely make again. ? 4 stars - This recipe was good but I would change something in it next time. ? 3 stars - This is a recipe I would not make again but it was OK ? 2 stars - This recipe I would not make again and we didn't like it at all ? 1 star - This recipes did not work out/taste was unappealing and wouldn't make again

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