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Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Copycat

A bowl of creamy Panera broccoli cheddar soup copycat topped with broccoli florets and shredded cheddar cheese.
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Recreate Panera’s popular broccoli cheddar soup at home in about 30 minutes. This creamy, flavorful soup is perfect for a cozy fall or winter lunch and can be served in a bread bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (from about 1 lb broccoli)
  • 1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 medium)
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Optional: Bread bowls for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the broccoli florets and chopped carrots to the pot. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Carefully transfer about half of the soup mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to the pot.
  5. Stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat gently, but do not boil.
  6. Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and the soup is creamy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve hot, optionally in bread bowls.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, use less broth or add more cheese.
  • You can use frozen broccoli florets if fresh are unavailable.
  • If you don’t have a blender, you can mash some of the vegetables against the side of the pot with a spoon.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/panera-broccoli-cheddar-soup-copycat/

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