Make your own Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe at home! This broccoli cheddar soup will be an instant favorite with your family! It’s practically life-changing!
Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
I’m kind of obsessed with Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. I order a cup every single time we go there, and we go there a lot … way more than I care to admit!
I knew there had to be a copycat broccoli cheddar soup recipe out there to save me some dough (haha!) by making it myself. This recipe pretty much nails the original Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup— it’s creamy, cheesy, and delicious. The best part? I don’t have to settle for just a tiny one serving cup! Nom.
Ingredients for Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup:
- 2 bunches of broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, julienned (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups half & half
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Soup:
1. Saute onion in 1 tbsp of melted butter until transparent.
2. In a separate pot, make a roux using the remainder of melted butter and 1/4 cup flour. Cook approx. 5 minutes over medium heat, constantly stirring with a whisk.
3. Slowly add in half & half, continue stirring.
4. Add chicken stock, stir, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add in broccoli florets, carrots, and sauteed onions. Let cook for another 25 minutes over low heat.
6. Stir in cheese until melted, add nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: If you like a smoother broccoli cheddar soup without chunks of veggies, pour small batches into a blender after step 5 (before adding cheese) or use an immersion hand blender until the desired consistency is reached. Transfer back to the pot and add cheese, nutmeg, and salt & pepper to taste.
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
This panera broccoli cheddar soup will quickly become a family favorite, which you can make in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Saute onion in 1 tbsp of melted butter until transparent.
- In a separate pot, make a roux using the remainder of melted butter and 1/4 cup flour. Cook approx. 5 minutes over medium heat, constantly stirring with a whisk.
- Slowly add in half & half, continue stirring.
- Add chicken stock, stir and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add in broccoli florets, carrots, and sauteed onions. Let cook for another 25 minutes over low heat.
- Stir in cheese until melted, add nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
- ENJOY!!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 575Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 797mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 22g
Can Broccoli Cheddar Soup be Frozen?
Good news- Broccoli Cheddar Soup can be frozen! If you’re making this copycat broccoli cheddar soup recipe, I recommend making a double or triple batch and freezing the leftovers.
When freezing broccoli cheddar soup, make sure it has cooled completely before it hits the freezer. You can store leftover soup in resealable freezer bags or storage containers with lids– be careful not to overfill.
When ready to serve, thaw and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. Stir well throughout the reheating process.
What to serve with Broccoli Cheddar Soup?
Broccoli Cheese Soup is comfort food at its finest. While it is great on its own it is even better if you serve it in a homemade bread bowl! Ultimately, that isn’t always realistic, so we like to serve it with dinner rolls or bread sticks.
It is also great served alongside a fresh salad. Soup and salad nights are so simple and the cleanup is even easier! That’s a win-win!
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