Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

4.92 from 69 votes

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

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Cost: $8.58, $1.43 per Servings

In a large pot, sauté ½ medium chopped onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter until the onions are soft.
Add ¼ cup all purpose flour and ¼ cup melted butter to the pot. Stir with the onions over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Slowly whisk in 2 cups heavy cream and 2 cups chicken broth until combined.
Add ½ pound fresh broccoli chopped into bite-size pieces and 1 peeled and shredded carrot. Cover and simmer on medium-low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
Stir in ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, and 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt completely.
Enjoy!

Variations Ideas

Add Flavor - Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer in this broccoli cheddar soup at home. You can add in garlic, paprika, or ground mustard.
Vegetable Stock - If you prefer you can use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth.
Frozen Broccoli - You can use frozen broccoli, but I would recommend allowing the broccoli to thaw before adding to the soup.

Expert 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.