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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup: A Delicious Homemade Twist

This Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy, comforting version of the popular café classic. Packed with tender broccoli, carrots, and celery in a velvety cheddar cheese broth, it’s a deliciously satisfying soup that you can easily make at home. Perfect for chilly days or a hearty lunch!

  • Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
  • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

  3. Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk and cook, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes.

  4. Gradually add milk while whisking constantly; stir in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

  5. Cook until mixture is thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes.

  6. Add broccoli, carrots, celery, and sautéed onion; simmer until all the vegetables are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

  7. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 441 per serving