Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Enjoy a creamy and delicious copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe that's easy to make at home.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup diced onions yellow or white
- 1 cup shredded carrots cut into half inch pieces
- 2 ½-3 cups broccoli florets chopped small
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk skim/fat free
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes or more as desired
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium high heat, melt butter. Add in onions, carrots and broccoli. Cook to soften about 5 minutes.
- Slowly add in broth, milk, and cream. Sprinkle with flour and add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring and heating over medium heat until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Once thick, add cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Serve soup and enjoy!
Notes
Easily double the ingredients for more soup. Use good quality cheddar cheese for best results. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze soup in airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat on stovetop.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg
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