Copycat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup


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Copycat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup


This copycat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup is a thick, rich, and creamy soup with tender broccoli, shredded carrots, and a hint of nutmeg, all cooked together with melted cheese. It's so delicious and easy to make!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Sauté 1/2 medium white onion, in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and set aside. In a large pot, whisk together the melted 1/4 cup unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup all purpose flour over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Slowly whisk in 3 cups half-and-half and 3 cups chicken stock. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, 1 cup carrots,and sauteed onions. Let them simmer on medium-low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
  4. Add 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, and 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese,. Let the cheese melt, and then serve. For a smoother soup, you can puree the soup.

Notes

  • Updated on September 19, 2023
  • Originally Posted on January 13, 2014

Nutrition Information

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Calories 420kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 537mg (22%) Potassium 387mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 3785IU (76%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 420mg (42%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 420kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 537mg 22%
Potassium 387mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 3785IU 76%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 420mg 42%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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