Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Name: Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets; 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots; 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced; 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Saute onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Set aside.
4
Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until flour loses it's granular texture, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Gradually pour milk into flour mixture while whisking constantly.
6
Stir chicken stock into milk mixture.
7
Bring to a simmer; cook until flour taste is gone and mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes.
8
Add broccoli, carrots, sauteed onion, and celery; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
9
Stir Cheddar cheese into vegetable mixture until cheese melts.
10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

775

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 tablespoon butter, 1/2 onion, chopped, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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