Description
Warm up with a bowl of Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup, a creamy and comforting dish featuring tender broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese blended into a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for chilly days or impressing guests at dinner parties, this easy-to-make recipe delivers cozy flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced carrots and broccoli florets. Sauté for another 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables are fully cooked.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Return to low heat, stir in heavy cream, and gradually add grated cheddar cheese while stirring until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 78mg