Description
Warm up your evenings with a bowl of Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. This comforting dish features a rich and creamy blend of sharp cheddar and fresh broccoli that delights your taste buds and warms your soul. Perfect for chilly nights or lazy Sundays, this easy recipe allows you to enjoy restaurant-quality soup from the comfort of your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by chopping broccoli, dicing onions, and finely chopping carrots.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped carrots and broccoli to the pot; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; mix well and cook for another minute to eliminate raw flour flavor.
- Whisk in broth gradually while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and grated cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or on its own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg