Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
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4.9
Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Description
This soup starts by softening chopped onions in melted butter, then creating a roux with added flour and butter for thickness. Heavy cream and chicken broth slowly whisk in to form a smooth creamy base. Fresh broccoli and shredded carrots simmer gently until tender, infusing the soup with vegetal sweetness. Nutmeg, salt, and pepper season the soup before folding in sharp cheddar cheese that melts fully to produce a thick, cheesy texture.
The soup offers a balanced flavor of creamy richness from the dairy, freshness from the vegetables, and a gently spiced note coming from nutmeg. It pairs well with crusty bread or sandwiches for a hearty meal suited to colder days or comfort food cravings.
If a smoother texture is preferred, the soup can be partially blended. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days, making it convenient for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- ½ onion chopped, medium
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ lb broccoli chopped into bite size pieces, fresh
- 1 carrot (peeled and shredded0.
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated sharp
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter until onions are soft. Add in the flour and 1/4 cup melted butter.
- Stir with the onions over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and chicken broth.
- Add the broccoli and carrots. Simmer, covered on medium-low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
- Add nutmeg, salt, pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Puree the soup with a blender for a smoother consistency if desired.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
- Frozen broccoli can substitute fresh if needed, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 659mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2895IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 389mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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