Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat)
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat)
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This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a Panera copycat recipe, but we made it even better! Easy and comforting, this creamy broccoli cheese soup can be made in the slow cooker (or stove top) for a family favorite meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli Florets Cut Into Small Pieces
- 1 small onion diced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 oz White Cheddar Cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a 4 quart or larger slower cooker, add the chopped broccoli florets, onion, carrots, salt, pepper, garlic and pour in the chicken stock.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours or until the broccoli is tender or cooked to your liking.
- 10 Minutes before the broccoli is done cooking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in the heavy cream, cook over medium heat on stir constantly until thickened. Turn down the heat to low, add the shredded cheese and stir until completely melted. Remove the cheese mixture from the heat and set aside.
- Once the broccoli is cooked, pour in the cheese mixture and stir until completely incorporated. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for another 30 minutes. • Serve and sprinkle on more shredded cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Half & Half or whole milk can be used in place of the heavy cream.
- You can use 2 minced garlic cloves in place of the granulated garlic.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6
Calories
566kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
689mg
(29%)
Potassium
935mg
(27%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4588IU
(92%)
Vitamin C
183mg
(203%)
Calcium
362mg
(36%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6 | |
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 689mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 935mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4588IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 183mg | 203% |
| Calcium | 362mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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