Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup

By jsides

Try this copycat recipe for Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups chicken stock or bouillon
• 1/2 pound fresh broccoli
• 1 cup carrots, julienned
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion in butter. Set aside. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the half-and-half (this is called making a roux). Add the chicken stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender for 20 to 25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. The soup should be thickened by now. Pour in batches into blender and puree. Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in the nutmeg and serve.