Copycat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup

4.88 from 39 votes

Copycat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup 

This copycat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup is a thick, rich, and creamy soup with tender broccoli, shredded carrots, and a hint of nutmeg, all cooked together with melted cheese. It's so delicious and easy to make!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup

Cuisine: American

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Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup carrots, shredded
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter and set aside. In a large pot whisk together the melted butter and flour over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
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, pepper, and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve. For a smoother soup puree the soup.

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Notes

Updated on September 19, 2023

Originally Posted on January 13, 2014

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