Heat the tomato passata together with the stock to simmer. Take of heat cool slightly, with a hand blender blitz the soup to a smooth consistency.
Clean the broccoli if you are using fresh. Cut of small heads, set aside. Bring the soup to a light boil.
Add broccoli and pasta to the boiling liquid, cook for about 7-8 minutes. Season the soup with your chosen herbs, pepper, wild or dried garlic. If you want sweeten with sugar. Turn down heat to simmer. Dont let the broccoli become discoloured and slushy.
Now add some cheddar strong cheese spread or creamed herbed cheese, or both,stir. Serve and enjoy.
