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Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy broccoli cheddar soup is comfort food at its best and this Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup is an easy dinner that hits the spot.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup , Lunch , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 1/2 medium chopped onion
  • 1/4 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 2 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
  • 1/2 1/2 lb broccoli (about 3 cups), chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1 1 cup carrot julienned (can buy matchstick carrots in produce section)
  • 1/8 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional but brings out the flavor)
  • 8 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups)
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Whisk in the half & half and chicken stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium.
  3. Add the broccoli and carrots. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Information

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 Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 610mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413

% 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.