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Panera broccoli cheddar soup

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Copycat Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups broccoli florets chopped into small pieces
  • 1 large carrot shredded
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium; sauté onion 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Sprinkle flour over onions; stir constantly 1-2 minutes to form a thickening roux.
  3. Slowly whisk in half-and-half and broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps; simmer gently.
  4. Add broccoli and carrot; simmer 15-20 minutes until broccoli is tender with a little bite.
  5. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheddar one cup at a time until completely melted and smooth.
  6. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. For a smoother texture, partially blend with an immersion blender, leaving broccoli chunks. Serve hot with crusty bread.