Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Copycat

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Copycat
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Everyone knows the best part about going to Panera Bread is the soups. And the broccoli cheddar soup is the king of kings. Luckily, this irresistable, comforting dish is easy to replicate at home.
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Total time: 60 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 12 ounce frozen broccoli (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
Directions
  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
  2. Saute 1 cup finely diced onion in butter, until soft. Remove softened onions from pot and set aside.
  3. Increase heat to medium. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in pot, whisk in 1/4 cup flour, creating a roux. Whisk quickly for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1 cup milk, 1 cup heavy cream while whisking.
  5. Pour in 4 cups chicken or veggie stock, whisking to combine.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Add 2 1/2 cups frozen broccoli, 1 cup shredded carrot, and cooked diced onions. Lower heat to low simmer. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes.
  8. Remove soup from heat. Use immersion blender to combine soup, but keep some medium-sized pieces of broccoli intact.
  9. Stir in 2 cups grated cheddar cheese.
  10. Serve hot with warm, crusty bread and enjoy!
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