Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a creamy and delicious soup perfect for a cozy meal.
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter divided
- 1 small yellow onion chopped (about ½ cup)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups water
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chicken stock base such as Better than Bouillon
Vegetables and Cheese
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets from 1 small crown broccoli
- ½ cup carrot matchsticks from 1 small carrot or pre-cut
- 6 ounces pre-shredded sharp cheddar cheese about 1 ½ cups
- 2 ounces processed cheese cubed, such as Velveeta
Spices and Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce such as Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Method
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until they soften and become translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and cook, stirring constantly, until melted, about 1 minute. Add the flour and continue stirring until it bubbles and turns pale golden brown, about 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in the water and cream until smooth, followed by the stock base.
- Stir in the broccoli and carrots, and bring the soup to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and gradually stir in the cheddar cheese and processed cheese until fully melted, about 1 minute. Add the mustard, hot sauce, paprika, pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine. Serve warm.
Notes
Best served warm and can be topped with extra cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 13gFat: 41g
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