Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

I recently had lunch at Panera and decided to try to make Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup. I am happy to report that this copycat recipe turned out creamy and delicious. It is the best comfort food.

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Copycat Broccoli Cheese Soup Panera Recipe:

Not that long ago I had lunch at Panera with a friend and I ate their broccoli cheese soup. It was delicious and of course it got me thinking, how can I recreate this?

Well, I am happy to report that I have a wonderful Panera Bread copycat recipe Broccoli Cheese Soup. Just like my Copycat Chicken noodle soup I think you are going to love this easy soup recipe.

I love being able to enjoy great meals at home for a fraction of the price. Plus, it is just not always that convenient to go out. Now, I can make delicious soup at home anytime I want

Ingredients

• Melted Butter
• Onion
• Flour
• Half and Half Cream
• Chicken Broth
• Broccoli
• Carrot
• Nutmeg
• Cheddar Cheese
• Salt and Pepper to taste

How to Make Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup:

• Step 1 – Make the Roux – In a large pot, sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter until onions are soft. Add in the flour and ¼ cup melted butter.  Stir with the onions over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
• Step 2 – Add in Liquids – Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock. Let this simmer for about 20 minutes on the stove-top.
• Step 3 – Mix in Vegetables – Add the broccoli florets and carrots. Simmer on medium-low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
• Step 4 – Stir in Cheese – Add nutmeg, salt, pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve. For a smoother soup you can puree with a immersion blender. But we love the bite size pieces!
• Step 5 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve this soup in regular bowls or a bread bowl. Add extra sharp cheese to the top when serving.

Is this Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup gluten-free?

No, it is not due to the flour in the soup. You can try using a gluten free flour as a substitute in the soup if you need to make it gluten free.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Panera Recipe Tips:

• Combining the Ingredients – We recommend allowing the soup to simmer. This allows the soup to thicken as the vegetables soften.
• Slurry – If the soup needs to be thicken, make a cornstarch slurry. Mix together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with water and combine. Then mix into the soup to allow it to thicken.
• Cheese – We recommend shredding the cheese yourself instead of using pre-shredded cheese. Pre-shredded cheese has added ingredients that may not make the cheese to melt well.
• Add Flavor – Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer. You can add in garlic, paprika, or ground mustard.
• Vegetable Stock – If you prefer you can use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth.

What to Serve with Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe?

• Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
• Slow Cooker Dinner Rolls Recipe
• See What to Serve with Broccoli Cheese Soup for more side dishes

Try these Other Easy Copycat Recipes:

• Hot Chocolate Starbucks CopyCat Recipe
• Copycat Panera Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
• Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
• Panera Bread Tomato Soup Recipe

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• Crock pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
• Easy Crock pot Lasagna Soup Recipe
• Crockpot Black Bean Cilantro Soup
• Easy Crock pot Lasagna Soup Recipe

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Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

4.91 from 62 votes

Here is an easy copycat panera recipe Broccoli cheddar Soup. This Broccoli and Cheese soup recipe is easy to make at home.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings 6

Cuisine American

Course Soup

Calories 386

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

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• ▢ 1 Tbsp melted butter
• ▢ ½ medium onion chopped
• ▢ ¼ cup melted butter
• ▢ ¼ cup flour
• ▢ 2 cups half-and-half cream
• ▢ 2 cups chicken broth
• ▢ ½ lb fresh broccoli (I used one frozen 10 oz bag and it was perfect)
• ▢ 1 carrot (julienned (I used a food processor on pulse for nice slices))
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ▢ 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a large pot, sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter until onions are soft. Add in the flour and ¼ cup melted butter.  Stir with the onions over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until the onions are soft.
• Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock.
• Add the broccoli and carrots. Simmer, covered on medium-low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
• Add nutmeg, salt, pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve. For a smoother soup you can puree it in a blender… but we love the chunks!
• Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

This CopyCat recipe delivers broccoli soup that tastes just like the real deal, but without the “real” price tag. 

Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 4-5 days.  

Nutrition Facts

Calories 386kcal, Carbohydrates 13g, Protein 14g, Fat 32g, Saturated Fat 20g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 95mg, Sodium 659mg, Potassium 379mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 2g, Vitamin A 2895IU, Vitamin C 41mg, Calcium 389mg, Iron 1mg

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