"Your favorite comfort food in soup form!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, diced
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2 large carrots, diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
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1 pinch nutmeg
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6 cups vegetable broth, divided
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups uncooked pasta shells
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
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3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
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Garnishes: chives, green onion, or bacon