Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
413 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Lunch, Others
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Cuisine
American
Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Description
Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup features a sautéed onion and butter base thickened with flour to create a roux. Half-and-half and chicken stock are whisked in to form a creamy liquid foundation. Broccoli and carrots cook gently until tender, providing texture and sweetness. The soup can be partially blended for a smoother texture while retaining some chunks. Sharp cheddar cheese is stirred in off the heat to prevent graininess, yielding a rich finish. Nutmeg can be added to subtly deepen the flavor.
The creamy and slightly chunky soup works well paired with crusty bread for dipping or as a hearty starter. The vegetable mix contributes both color and mild sweetness to balance the cheese's sharpness.
Ingredients
- 1/4 /4 cup butter
- 1/2 /2 onion medium chopped
- 1/4 /4 cup flour
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 2 cups chicken stock low-sodium or broth
- 1/2 /2 lb broccoli (about 3 cups), chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 cup carrot julienned (can buy matchstick carrots in produce section)
- 1/8 /8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional but brings out the flavor)
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese 2 cups, grated sharp
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the 1/4 cup butter and sautee the onions in the butter until soft. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in the half & half and chicken stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium.
- Add the broccoli and carrots. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
- Add salt and pepper. You can leave the soup chunky or blend about 1 cup of the soup and stir it in for a smoother soup (that's what I do). Return to low heat and add the cheese. If your heat is too high your soup can get grainy. Stir in the nutmeg if desired.
- Serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 610mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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