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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

A creamy homemade broccoli cheddar soup that replicates the popular Panera Bread version, made with fresh broccoli, carrots, sharp cheddar cheese, and a rich cream base.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 large bunches broccoli florets
  • 2 whole carrots
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Cut carrots into small strips.

  2. 2

    Break apart broccoli florets into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Saute onion in 1 tbsp of melted butter until transparent.

  4. 4

    Make a roux using remainder of melted butter and flour. Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Add in half and half stirring constantly.

  6. 6

    Add in chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add vegetables and cook for 25 minutes over low heat.

  8. 8

    If you want a smooth soup, puree in a blender and return to heat or use immersion blender.

  9. 9

    Add cheese and nutmeg.

  10. 10

    Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

per serving · 4 servings total
231
Calories
9.8g
Fat
28.2g
Carbs
7.5g
Protein
342mg
Sodium
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Calories231
Total fat9.8g
Total carbohydrate28.2g
Dietary fiber3.2g
Protein7.5g
Sodium342mg
Recipe totals 923 cal · 30g protein · 113g carbs · 39g fat

USDA FoodData Central estimates. Values are approximate.