Instant Pot Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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This copycat Instant Pot Panera broccoli cheddar soup is even better than the original. This creamy delicious soup is perfect for the cold.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 talks celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup flour or cornstarch will easily substitute
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups broccoli chopped
- 1 cup carrots matchsticks, or chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté function and add 2 tablespoons of butter. When the butter melted, add the diced onion and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth to the cooked onions, garlic, and celery.
- Add broccoli and carrots to the Instant Pot.
- Lock your lid in place and make sure your vent or valve is sealed. Set the timer and pressure cook for 2 minutes.
- When the time is up release the pressure and allow the steam to vent until you can open the lid.
- In the meantime, melt ½ cup of butter in a small bowl and microwave or melt it in a pot on the stove.
- Slowly whisk in flour until blended and creamy. Set aside.
- Turn your Instant Pot back to the sauté function. Add a cup of the hot broth from your instant pot to your butter mixture and continue to whisk until blended. Next, add the remaining mixture to your instant pot. Whisk or stir until soup thickens.
- Heat up your milk on your stove or in microwave UNTIL VERY WARM. DO NOT BOIL. Never add cold milk to anything hot or it will curdle. Once warm, slowly add milk to instant pot stirring frequently. Mixture will be creamy and thickened.
- Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place half of the soup in a blender and give it a few quick pulses before returning to instant pot, or use an immersion blender or even a potato masher to break up broccoli and smooth soup, if desired. You can skip this blender part if you are short on time, but pureeing some of the vegetable chunks really gives this soup that smooth Panera texture.
- Ladle into bowls and serve.
- Serve with a side of bread or in a bread bowl for a classic Panera style meal.
- Enjoy every sip!
Notes
- Serve with an amazingly delicious side dish and wonton crisps and your friends and family will applaud your cooking skills. They'll be begging for more and singing your praises!
- A side dish would have this meal brought to the top of the meal list. To make this soup even better, check out What to Serve With Chicken and Dumplings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week
- Freezing soup may not work well because of cheese and dairyReheat soup in microwave or on stove top, stirring constantly
- Use matchstick carrots or slice carrots thinly to ensure even cooking
- Make low salt by skipping salt and using low sodium chicken broth
- For serving blanch or steam a few small broccoli florets to place in middle of soup as a garnish and a pinch of shredded cheese and maybe some black pepper too
Nutrition Information
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Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
1098mg
(46%)
Potassium
500mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
4650IU
(93%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
573mg
(57%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1098mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4650IU | 93% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 573mg | 57% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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