Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic; 1 onion; 2 stalks celery; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups milk; ½ cup heavy cream; 16 ounces broccoli florets; 1 carrot; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Iris Warren

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Now you can make everyone’s favorite broccoli cheese soup right at home – so thick and creamy. It’s unbelievably good!

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Ingredients

Servings

¼ cup unsalted butter cubed
3 cloves garlic minced
1 onion diced
2 stalks celery diced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups milk
½ cup heavy cream
16 ounces broccoli florets
1 carrot julienned
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in vegetable broth, milk and heavy cream, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in broccoli and carrot.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 6-8 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached.
Stir in cheese, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve immediately.