Just Like Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Try this Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe. It is easy and tastes just like the restaurant version.

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

On a cold winter night soup is the perfect comfort food and if you are looking for a Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe- you found it! Stay home and get the same cheesy, veggie goodness without braving the cold (or paying a premium price).  This recipe is an easy to make broccoli cheese soup- I promise!

Dear Daughter and I love to do a Panera Date together.  And the Broccoli Cheese Soup is always our first pick.  But now it looks like we will be enjoying it at home too! When you make a recipe like this at home not only are you saving money, by making a memory too.  I love that this recipe is so cheesy! If you want a more creamy broccoli soup recipe – without any cheese, I have one of those too. (here)

I think a loaf of manager’s special sourdough bread would round out this frugal meal perfectly!

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Try this Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe. It is easy and tastes just like the restaurant version.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Keyword: soup

Servings: 5 -6

Author: Mary Hoover

Ingredients

• 1 T melted butter
• 1/2 medium chopped onion
• 1/4 C melted butter
• 1/4 C flour
• 2 C half-and-half cream
• 2 C chicken stock
• 1/2 lb fresh broccoli Or frozen 10 oz bag works perfectly
• 1 C julienned carrots (I use a mandoline slicer or you can use a food processor)
• 1/4 t nutmeg
• 8 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a large pot, sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter until onions are soft. Add in remaining butter and flour. Stir with the onions over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes. (yes, it's a roux starter)
• Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Let them simmer on medium low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
  
• Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve. For a smoother soup you can puree it in a blender (But we love the chunkier texture!)
• Enjoy!

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