Description
Indulge in a bowl of comfort with this Ultimate Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. This creamy, cheesy delight is loaded with fresh broccoli and aromatic spices, making it the perfect cozy meal for chilly evenings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and cutting the broccoli into small florets, and dicing the onion and carrots finely.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add onions and carrots; sauté until the onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add flour to create a roux; cook for about two minutes before gradually whisking in chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add broccoli and let everything simmer together for about 10-12 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still bright green.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and grated cheddar slowly until melted and well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg