Try this Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe. It is easy and tastes just like the restaurant version.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Keyword: soup
Servings: 5-6
Author: Mary Hoover
Ingredients
1Tmelted butter
1/2medium chopped onion
1/4Cmelted butter
1/4Cflour
2Chalf-and-half cream
2Cchicken stock
1/2lbfresh broccoliOr frozen 10 oz bag works perfectly
1Cjulienned carrots(I use a mandoline slicer or you can use a food processor)
1/4tnutmeg
8ozgrated 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!)