5 from 124 votes
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
This Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup blends tender broccoli, carrots, and onions in a creamy base thickened with flour and enriched with cheddar cheese. The soup offers a mild, comforting flavor with a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, replicating the popular café-style broccoli cheddar soup.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
724 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- ½ cup onion yellow or white, diced
- 1 cup carrot I used matchsticks that I cut into half inch pieces, shredded
- 2 1/2-3 cups broccoli chopped small, florets
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk I use skim/fat free
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes or more as desired
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium high heat, melt butter. Add in onions, carrots and broccoli. Cook to soften about 5 minutes (may be more or less depending on the size vegetables you cut).
- Slowly add in broth, milk, and cream. Sprinkle with flour and add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring and heating over medium heat until thickened. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
- Once thick, add cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Serve soup and enjoy!
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Notes
- Shred your own cheddar cheese for smoother melting and richer soup texture.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen soup gently on the stovetop to preserve texture and flavor.
- Doubling the recipe can accommodate larger servings as needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
724kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
(100%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
1374mg
(57%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 724
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 724kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1374mg | 57% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.