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!
Servings: 10 people
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 1/2 medium white onion, in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and set aside. In a large pot, whisk together the melted 1/4 cup unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup all purpose flour over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in 3 cups half-and-half and 3 cups chicken stock. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, 1 cup carrots,and sauteed onions. Let them simmer on medium-low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, and 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese,. Let the cheese melt, and then serve. For a smoother soup, you can puree the soup.
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Notes
Updated on September 19, 2023
Originally Posted on January 13, 2014
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3785IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 420mg | Iron: 1mg
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