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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Stir in cheese, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Serve immediately.