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Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
This flavorful Panera broccoli cheddar soup recipe tastes just like the original. Filled with hearty ingredients it's sure to be a hit!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 566 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups half and half
- 3 cups chicken stock (plus more if needed)
- 2½ cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cups matchstick carrots
- 3-4 cups sharp cheddar cheese. shredded
- garlic salt and pepper season to taste
Instructions
- Whisk ⅓ cup butter in a large pot over medium heat, until melted.
- Whisk in flour and cook for a few minutes to create a roux.
- Pour half and half into the flour mixture gradually, making sure to whisk as you pour. Add chicken stock to the mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until thickened.
- Add broccoli and carrots and simmer until the vegetables are tender (which takes an additional 20 minutes or so).
- Stir shredded cheddar cheese into the vegetable mixture and stir until the cheese melts.
- Season with garlic salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
- STORE. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. For best results, reheat on the stovetop but the microwave works well too.
- FREEZE. Let it cool completely and then fill freezer-safe container with the cooled soup. Lay it flat and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- To reheat, cook on low heat on the stove. Stir occasionally to help all the ingredients reincorporate well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
566kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
27g
(135%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
689mg
(29%)
Potassium
537mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5113IU
(102%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
567mg
(57%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 566kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 689mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5113IU | 102% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 567mg | 57% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.