Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This is a copycat recipe of Panera Breads Broccoli Cheddar Soup. It turned out cheesy and VERY good! It tasted just like Panera Breads soup in my opinion. I found this recipe in the book “Six Sisters’ Stuff Copycat Cooking” which has many recipes so expect me to post some more.
Ingredients
In a small skillet over medium heat
melt 1 Tbsp. of butter and sauté the
diced onion until translucent, set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat,
whisk together the melted butter and
flour. Cook and stir for 2 – 3 minutes
until nutty brown and fragrant.
Whisk in 2 cups of half-n-half and chicken broth
until smooth. Reduce heat and simmer
for 10 minutes stirring frequently.
Add the broccoli, carrots and onions.
Stir, cover and cook on low for 25 minutes.
Stir in salt and pepper then remove
1 cup of the soup to a small bowl.
Puree with a blender. I
used an immersion blender.
Pour the pureed soup back into the pan.
Stir in the nutmeg.
Stir in the cheese. At this point I
decided I didn’t want my soup this
thick so I added more half-n-half.
Cook a few minutes until the
cheese is melted and mixed in.
Place into serving bowls or cups.
Garnish with shredded cheese and serve.
Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups half-n-half (I used 4 cups because I like it soupier)
- 2 cups chicken stock or chicken broth
- 3 cups chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 cup julienned carrots (I used a potato peeler)
- 1/2 tsp salt or to tatse
- 1/4 tsp pepper or to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (save a little for garnish)
Directions
- In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp. of butter and sauté the onion until translucent, set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the melted butter and flour. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes until nutty brown and fragrant.
- Whisk in 2 cups of half-n-half and chicken broth until smooth. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes stirring frequently.
- Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Stir and cook on low for 25 minutes with a lid.
- Stir in the salt and pepper. Remove 1 cup of the soup and puree with a blender or immersion blender.
- Pour the puree back into the soup and stir.
- If you like the consistency continue to step 8. For me it was too thick so I added more half-n-half.
- Stir in the nutmeg and then the cheese.
- Cook a few minutes until the cheese melts and can be stirred into the soup. Place into a cup or bowl.
- Garnish with extra shredded cheddar cheese if you want then serve.
Categories: Broth, Milk Products, Soup, Vegetables/Slaws/Salads
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Thanks Beth it is a definite keeper!
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Delicious! I really enjoy soup. Gotta give this a go! 🙂
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This is nice an easy! Thanks Jo!
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sounds a winner to me.
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Thanks it’s soup season!
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We have snow on the ground. That looks very inviting.
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We missed it but are getting it Monday and Tuesday. Expecting 4″- 5″. I also made Galumpki Soup. We love soup too once it gets cold.
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Think I saw That recipe mixed in with other recipes that use organ meats. Only organ meat I will eat is liver. Love it. Ever tried liver and apples… In place of onion? Very good.
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Oh no-no-no I was forced to eat liver as a kid and can not even stand the smell! So strange since I eat heart, gizzards and tongue….lol Liver just has it’s own taste.
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I know what you mean… And I can’t prepare it myself. The sight and texture raw turns me off it. I eat it in diners that have it on the menu. The recipe with apple slices was prepared by a guy I was dating as he was trying to impress me and asked what I’d like prepared for dinner. That was 30 odd years ago and I still remember the meal. The guy remains a good friend.
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I guess it worked! Lol
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Delicious!
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Thanks Saania!
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My pleasure 🧚🏻♀️
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I LAST HAD THIS SOUP AT THE DUNSKY CASTLE GARDEN IN PORTPATRICK IN WESTERN SCOTLAND DIANE AND HAD AN EXTRA TWO BOWLS, IT WAS IL MAGNIFICO, GREAT POST, CHINAY
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Wow that must have been good!!! This is the last I search for a cream of broccoli soup recipe as this one is perfect to me!
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Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
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Thank you China!
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Looks delicious, I’m definitely trying thanks😋
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It was amazing Olivia! Enjoy…. I am finishing my last bowl today. 😋
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Ooooo I’m glad I saw this before I made my grocery list! I went to Panera a lot when I lived in L.A. and I always got this soup. They sell it at Walmart, and it’s good, but I can imagine that homemade will be even better.
For those of us who despise chopping carrots, I think they sell bags of the julienned ones.
Did you use mild, sharp, or extra sharp cheese? I usually buy extra sharp.
Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to eat this.
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You’re welcome! The recipe called for sharp but you can use whatever you want and yes not only will this taste better than the stores but I bet it’s a whole lot cheaper too.❤️
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Thanks for your reply! I will use sharp!
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Now that’s a recipe I need to add to my soup collection! We love broccoli cheese soup. 🙂
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It is worth adding Robin. It is a very thick soup so I added more half-n-half to mine but I would have had no problem eating it as it was written.
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Thanks for the additional info. 🙂
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aha. sounds interesting
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It was very, very delicious! Thank you!
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😊🌹🌹🌹
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I love cheese in soup (and in many other dishes). I like the sound of this creamy and cheesy version very much. I think it would be very comforting on a cold day.
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Oh yes and very filling so perfect for a meal.
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Sounds great!!! Oh, and now I know what Panera bread is 😉
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Sounds excellent!
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Thank you it is definitely a keeper recipe!
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It looks delicious!
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No more looking for the best recipe, this is it for me! Thank you Kristen!
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I do love cheesy broccoli soup. I have never put nutmeg in mine, I wonder if that is what makes it so good. Thanks for this one, I will try it next time I make it.
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I’m not sure but I honestly didn’t even taste the nutmeg. All I know is I will not be trying anymore cream of broccoli soup recipes…this is the one for me!
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I will give it a try and see what the family thinks, next time I make broccoli soup.
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A hundred likes!!!! This is finding its way to my kitchen today itself!
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Enjoy I am having my last bowl for lunch!
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I love how everything is so doable with you, like using a potato peeler. Turning into a forever fan lol
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That was the first time I did it that way. It worked really well. Thank you so much!❤
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It is really so awesome. Thanks for sharing this great post. I hope you will very soon visit my blog to check latest posts. Keep sharing.
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Thank you already visited earlier today.❤️
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Oh that looks so good – I love broccoli and cheese soup, been forever since I had any though.
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This only makes 2 big serving bowls or 4 cups. This would be perfect for you!
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I think I could use it after glancing at our weather forecast – now three to five inches of snow tonight through Monday night. Now you’ll really enjoy your retirement more unless you are taking the grandkids to school?
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We are expecting 3-4 inches on Monday. It’s funny you said that about retirement because once a month I try to get together with all my clients and go out to eat with them. I take one Tuesday and another Wednesday! Thank God it isn’t suppose to hit then! The days of driving in the snow are done! Lol
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That’s nice of you Diane. Yes, it is the news of the day and in the northern part of the state up to 10 inches … they can keep it! I’m ready for Spring!
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My favorite soup
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I have tried a lot of cream of broccoli soup recipes but not anymore! This is perfect!
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That soup is a particular favorite of mine,,,
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I’m with you Matt!
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I always enjoy soup (all year around) and I am a huge fan of broccoli and cheese so this is something I’d love to cook.
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It is the best Cream of Broccoli soup recipe I have ever made and I have tried a lot! Well worth it!
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❤️Thanks❤️
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Looks so creamy!
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Very creamy! Thanks!🥰
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This is definitely a keeper! Pinning to Pinterest.
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Thank you Janet!💕
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Broccoli Cheddar soup is my favourite ! I will try this for sure.
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They nailed the taste but I needed to add more half-n-half but only because it was so thick and I like it soup like. Then it was perfect for me. Enjoy!
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I haven’t been to Panera in a very long time and I also never had their soup. This however looks absolutely delicious and would love to make a soup like this this winter
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Mmm, when I ate dairy, I would always order this from Panera. MMMM… looks so tasty!
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I do too! Thank you Hunida!
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