Name: Barilla Zero Waste Broccoli Chowder with Ditali Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: For chowder; 1/4 box Barilla Ditali pasta; 1 1/2 lb broccoli stems; 1/2 lb potato scraps; 1 onion, diced; 1 cup zero waste broth; 1 cup Whole Milk; 1 rosemary stem; 1 thyme stem; 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice; 1/2 cup green onions or chives, sliced thin; For zero waste broth; 4L cold water; 2 cups carrot peels; 2 cups celery bottoms; 4 cups onion skins or leek tops; 1/2 cup parsley stems; 3 cups mushroom stems; 2 bay leaves; 10 black peppercorns; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup butter

Barilla Zero Waste Broccoli Chowder with Ditali Pasta

35 minutes

Vegetarian Recipes Veggies Broccoli Classic Blue Box Mini and Soup

Here's an easy way to stretch your dollars and turn waste into taste! In this Barilla Zero Waste Broccoli Chowder recipe, vegetable peels, stems, tops and bottoms transform into a flavourful and comforting bowl of chowder—served with your favourite cheese and high-quality Barilla Ditali pasta. Now you know what to do whenever you need to clear out your fridge!

Ingredients

2 servings

For chowder

1/4 boxBarilla Ditali pasta

1 1/2 lbbroccoli stems

1/2 lbpotato scraps

1onion, diced

1 cupzero waste broth

1 cupWhole Milk

1rosemary stem

1thyme stem

1 cupshredded cheese of your choice

1/2 cupgreen onions or chives, sliced thin

For zero waste broth

4Lcold water

2 cupscarrot peels

2 cupscelery bottoms

4 cupsonion skins or leek tops

1/2 cupparsley stems

3 cupsmushroom stems

2bay leaves

10black peppercorns

1/4 cupflour

1/4 cupbutter

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook the butter and flour over medium heat for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add all the remaining ingredients.

Step 3

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.

Step 4

Let the soup cool down for a few minutes. Then in small batches, blend together until smooth.

Step 5

Strain through a sieve and place back into the pan.

Step 6

In a separate pot of water, boil the Barilla Ditali pasta for half the recommended cooking time, then stir into the warm soup. Let it rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Step 7

To serve, ladle some soup into a bowl, top with a bit of cheese, and garnish with chives or green onion.

Ditali

Ditali, with its short tubular shape, originates from the region of Campania in Southern Italy. Its compact shape makes it an excellent choice for classic soups and pasta salads, as it captures hearty broths and dressings. Ditali is a go-to option for simple yet satisfying meals.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

10 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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