5 from 48 votes
Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy blend of chopped broccoli, processed Velveeta cheese, and sharp shredded cheddar, thickened with a butter and flour roux and enriched with half-and-half. The soup also includes carrots and onions for added flavor and texture and is seasoned with salt and black pepper. It simmers until smooth, rich, and cheesy throughout.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
589 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white onion chopped
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 16 ounces broccoli frozen, chopped
- 16 ounces American cheese Velveeta
- 29 ounces chicken broth 2 cans, low-sodium
- 1 cup carrot Julianne cut, or shredded
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and onions. Cook for about a minute,
- Slowly add the half-and-half, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking until thickened and smooth.
- When all of the half-and-half is incorporated, add the broccoli and processed cheese.
- When the cheese is completely melted, add the chicken broth 1 cup at a time, stirring occasionally, until soup is well mixed and has a consistent texture.
- Add the carrots and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and cook for 10 minutes more.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve when all the cheese is fully melted and blended through.
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Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-shredded to avoid anti-caking agents.
- Cook the flour and butter roux until lightly golden for improved taste.
- Add cheese off the heat to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
1629mg
(68%)
Potassium
633mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5385IU
(108%)
Vitamin C
70mg
(78%)
Calcium
1156mg
(116%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1629mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5385IU | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 1156mg | 116% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.