Broccoli Cheese Soup (Copycat Panera)
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Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 celery diced stalks
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (vegetable broth if you want it vegetarian)
- 2 cups milk whole
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 16 oz broccoli about 2½ cups, florets, chopped
- ¼ cup carrot or 1 carrot, julienned, shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese sharp, shredded
- salt sea salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper sea salt and freshly cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion and celery then cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic then cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the flour until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Very slowly whisk in the chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream. then cook, whisking constantly until well incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and shredded carrot; stir until well combined. Bring to a near boil then reduce to simmer and cook until the broccoli is tender 8-10 minutes.
- Puree some of the soup with an immersion blender, if desired.
- Gradually add the shredded sharp cheddar while whisking, until completely melted. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
- Serve with extra cheese, if desired. Enjoy.
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