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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup


Alyssa Rivers
The Best Broccoli Cheese Soup is a thick, rich and creamy soup with chunks of tender broccoli pieces, shredded carrots and a hint of nutmeg all cooked together in melted sharp cheese! The perfect comfort soup for the colder months!
4.88 from 31 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 311 kcal

Equipment

  • Blendtec Blender
  • Calphalon Cookware Set
  • The Recipe Critic Measuring Cups

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 lb fresh broccoli about 1 cup
  • 1 cup carrot julienned
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 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 and pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve. For a smoother soup puree it in a [url:2]blender[/url]... but I love the chunks!

Notes

Updated Post on October 27, 2019
Original Post on January 13, 2014

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3569IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 1mg