Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Bread Copycat)
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Bread Copycat)
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My easy broccoli cheddar soup is deliciously thick and rich with the perfect mix of smooth and creamy cheesy soup and texture from shredded carrots and broccoli. This comfort classic tastes just like the classic Panera broccoli cheddar soup and takes only 30 minutes to make!
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp 15 ml olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion small diced or shredded
- 2 carrots peeled and shredded
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup 50 g all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 473 ml chicken stock
- 2-3 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder optional
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2-2 cups 350-473 ml half and half or milk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup 120 g sharp (or mild) cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Saute the shredded onions and carrots in the fat for 5-6 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. At this point add garlic and let cook for one minute.
- Add in flour, and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to cook out the raw flour, about a minute or so. Make sure to stir constantly so the flour doesn't stick to the bottom.
- Gradually add the chicken stock to your roux, about 1/4 cup at a time, mixing constantly. It will seize up before it gets smooth, so don't worry if it looks clumpy as you stir in the stock. Finish adding in the stock, then add the broccoli florets to the pot.
- Throw in the kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, mustard powder (if using), and paprika. Then add half and half or the milk of your choice. Stir well, then turn the heat up to medium-high until soup begins to come to a lively simmer.
- Let cook for 13-15 minutes, or until the broccoli florets are completely tender. If you want a smooth soup, puree either some of the soup or the entire pot of soup with an immersion blender before adding the cheese.
- Turn the heat off, and add the cheddar cheese to your soup. Stir it in until completely combined, handful by handful, then taste it (super important! Don't want bland soup, right?). Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot in soup bowls.
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Notes
- If you are new to melting cheeses, sharper or harder cheeses like sharp cheddar can separate when exposed to high heat. To avoid separation (that grainy, oiliness that happens when the cheese is overheated) make sure to remove the pot from the heat before adding your cheese, stirring in small handfuls at a time. You can also add American cheese along with the cheddar, which has ingredients that helps cheese melt better.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
436mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 436mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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