Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Enjoy a homemade version of the beloved Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup that's both delicious and budget-friendly.
Equipment
- Skillet
- large saucepan
- whisk
Ingredients
Base
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 cup onion, chopped
- 0.25 cup melted butter
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 2.5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Whisk ¼ cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk and cook, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Gradually add milk while whisking constantly; stir in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
- Cook until mixture is thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add broccoli, carrots, celery, and sautéed onion; simmer until all the vegetables are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
Serve topped with additional cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 22gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 656mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 602mgIron: 1mg
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