Description
Creamy broccoli cheddar soup is comfort food at its best and this Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup is an easy dinner that hits the spot.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 medium chopped onion
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 1/2 lb broccoli, chopped into bite size pieces (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup carrot, julienned
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the 1/4 cup butter and sauté the 1/2 medium chopped onion in the butter until soft. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup flour over the mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in the 2 cups half-and-half cream and 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium.
- Add the 1/2 lb broccoli and 1 cup carrot. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
- Add salt and pepper. You can leave the soup chunky or blend about 1 cup of the soup and stir it in for a smoother soup. Return to low heat and add the 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese. Stir in the nutmeg if desired.
- Serve with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a smoother soup, blend a portion of it before adding the cheese.
- Be careful with the heat to prevent the soup from becoming grainy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 413
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup, creamy soup, comfort food