Broccoli Cheese Soup (Just Like Panera Bread) Recipe

Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup (Just Like Panera Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 whole Onion, Minced; 1/4 cups Butter, Melted, Plus 1 Tablespoon For Sauteing Onions; 1/4 cups Flour; 2 cups Half-and-Half Or Milk; 2 cups Chicken Stock; 1/2 pounds Broccoli, Chopped; 1 cup Carrots, Shredded; 1 teaspoon Salt To Taste; 1 dash Pepper To Taste; 2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg

Servings: persons

1/2 whole Onion, Minced
1/4 cups Butter, Melted, Plus 1 Tablespoon For Sauteing Onions
1/4 cups Flour
2 cups Half-and-Half Or Milk
2 cups Chicken Stock
1/2 pounds Broccoli, Chopped
1 cup Carrots, Shredded
1 teaspoon Salt To Taste
1 dash Pepper To Taste
2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg

1
Saute onion in 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until onions turn translucent. Set aside.
2
In another pan, cook the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter and flour, whisking over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Slowly add half-and-half while continuing to whisk. Add chicken stock, continuing to whisk. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
3
Add broccoli, carrots and the sauteed onions. Cook over low heat until veggies are tender. Add salt and pepper.
4
Pour the mixture in batches into a blender and or use an immersion blender and blend until it reaches your desired consistency. Return to the pot and over low heat, add cheese, stirring until well blended. Stir in the nutmeg until combined. Serve!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 whole Onion, Minced, 1/4 cups Butter, Melted, Plus 1 Tablespoon For Sauteing Onions, 1/4 cups Flour, 2 cups Half-and-Half Or Milk, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Cheese Soup (Just Like Panera Bread) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Broccoli Cheese Soup (Just Like Panera Bread)

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