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The Real Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

The Real Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Cost $12, save $20

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  • 35 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 🧈 1/4 cup butter
    • 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 3 tablespoons flour

  • Dairy and Cheese

    • 🥛 2 cups milk
    • 🥛 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 8 ounces processed Cheddar cheese, such as Velveeta, cubed

  • Vegetables

    • 🥕 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots, roughly chopped
    • 3 cups chopped broccoli

  • Seasoning

    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
    • 2 teaspoons hot sauce

  • Liquid

    • 2 cups chicken stock

STEPS

1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

2

Add in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

3

Whisk in milk and mustard, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thick and creamy, 6 to 8 minutes.

4

Stir in Cheddar and Velveeta, and cook, stirring constantly, until melted.

5

Add in chicken stock, cream, carrots, and broccoli, and cook until vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6

Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce, and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and serve with crusty bread and more cheese on top if desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

374

Calories

  • 16
    Protein
  • 18
    Carbs
  • 27
    Fats

💡 Use fresh broccoli for a crunchier texture or frozen broccoli for convenience.For a thicker soup, blend half the soup before serving.Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.