Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A homemade version of the beloved Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup that's cost-effective and delicious.
Equipment
- Skillet
- large saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ onion chopped
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
- 1 stalk celery thinly sliced
- 2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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 extra cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 22gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 656mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 602mgIron: 1mg
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