![Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup ~ A creamy and delicious soup that tastes just like Panera Bread! Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup ~ A creamy and delicious soup that tastes just like Panera Bread!](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHpPuXejYVhj_Z4BQwYTc7wNFQ3SRSqb5rvmPXSc86oYaVactufSe6l4B7LhuOHB6XXPWmIAFsKv8VdFLMrXYZdQMi7_MTSlg-6XCycWYxh67WQu2D-XHZp9YmAWXlRGP_-tSDsORSmGo/s1600/Copycat+Panera+Broccoli+Cheese+Soup.jpg)
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup ~ A creamy and delicious soup that tastes just like Panera Bread!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ medium chopped onion
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ½ lb fresh broccoli (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup carrot, julienned
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter and set aside. In a large pot whisk together the melted butter and flour over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Let them simmer on medium low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.