Description
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that warms your soul with every spoonful. This delightful soup combines fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese with aromatic vegetables, making it perfect for chilly evenings or a quick lunch. Easy to prepare at home, this beloved café classic will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by chopping broccoli into bite-sized pieces and finely dicing the onion and carrots.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions and carrots; sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir until coated.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer; add chopped broccoli and cook for about ten minutes until tender.
- Lower the heat; stir in heavy cream and gradually add grated cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot with crusty bread or on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg