Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Copycat
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Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Copycat
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup is comfort in a bowl. The broth is rich, creamy and packed with cheddar cheese. Tender broccoli and carrots make this a hearty and nutrient packed soup!
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ medium onion (chopped)
- 2 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 ½-3 cups broccoli chopped into small pieces, florets
- 1 cup carrot (shredded or thinly sliced)
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ((optional but brings out the flavor))
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Over medium heat in a large pot, melt the ¼ cup butter and sauté ½ medium onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in 2 teaspoon garlic and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the ¼ cup flour over the mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Slowly whisk in the 2 cups half-and-half cream and 1 ½ cups chicken broth.
- Add the 2 ½-3 cups broccoli florets. Cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.Note: if using frozen broccoli, thaw completely and add in to the soup last.
- You can leave the soup chunky or blend about 1 cup of the soup and stir it in for a smoother soup. Or use immersion blender to puree completely.
- On low heat gradually add in the 2 cups cheddar cheese, stir continuously and scrape the bottom of pot to ensure no cheese sticks to the bottom. Note: if the heat is on too high your soup can get grainy and cheese may burn on the bottom of the pot.
- Add in the 1 cup carrot. Stir to combine into the soup.
- If using frozen broccoli add it into the soup now.
- Stir in the ¼ teaspoon nutmeg if desired and season to taste with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
597mg
(25%)
Potassium
271mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3526IU
(71%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
291mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3526IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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