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Panera Bread Cheddar Broccoli Soup {Copycat}
Rich and creamy cheddar broccoli soup, inspired by the well known Panera Bread restaurant!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 236 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ medium onion diced
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon (or 3 beef bouillon cubes) OR veggie broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 ½ cups Half & Half (I use fat free)
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 cups mild cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a small pan sauté 1 tablespoon butter and onions over medium heat until onions are translucent. Remove from heat and set aside. In a small sauce pan bring water to a boil, add beef bouillon and whisk until combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a deep pan or soup pot melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Slowly whisk in flour until mixture clumps up or forms a "ball". Add beef bouillon/water mixture and stir to combine. Slowly whisk in half & half and continue to stir until smooth. (If large lumps remain, mash them out with a rubber spatula)
- Add broccoli florets and onions and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and allow to simmer 15-20 minutes or until broccoli is tender and easily pierced with a fork. Stir in salt, white pepper, and cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Serve hot and top with additional cheese if desired.
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Notes
- I love my cheddar broccoli soup thick and chunky with big pieces of broccoli, but if you prefer it smooth simply toss it in the blender after the cheese has been added and melted. Pulse for a minute or two until desired consistency is reached!
Nutrition Information
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
885mg
(37%)
Potassium
299mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
781IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
384mg
(38%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 885mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 781IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 384mg | 38% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.