Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup by
Lori Bogan-Potts
Ingredients
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 medium chopped onion
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup julienned carrot
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1
tablespoon melted butter
1/2
medium chopped onion
1/4 cup
melted butter
1/4 cup
flour
2 cup
s half-and-half cream
2 cup
s chicken stock
1 cup
chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup
julienned carrot
1/4
teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup
grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
Sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter and set aside. In a large pot whisk together the melted butter and flour over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
Add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Let them simmer on medium low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender.
Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve. For a smoother soup puree it in a blender.