This Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup tastes exactly like Panera Bread’s soup. This is the best recipe for broccoli soup I have come across!! Yummmmmmmy. Just amazing!!
Even if it didn’t taste exactly like Panera who cares, it’s fantastic. It thickened up great and tasted amazing!
I just wish I had made bread bowls to go with it! At least I served it with some crusty bread. Delicious!
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Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup is a favorite and this copycat is spot on.
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 325 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 medium chopped onion
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 pound fresh broccoli chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup carrot julienned
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper
- crusty bread
Instructions
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Saute onion in butter. Set aside.
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Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half. Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add the broccoli, carrots and onions.
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Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
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Add salt and pepper. It can be pureed in a blender but I don't. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.
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Serve with crusty bread and Enjoy :).
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