Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
A creamy broccoli cheese soup with tender vegetables and melted cheddar, ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 cup carrots shredded or matchstick pieces cut small
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups broccoli florets chopped small
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, carrots, and broccoli; cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Slowly add the broth, milk, and cream. Sprinkle in the flour, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir over medium heat until the soup thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the cheddar and stir until melted and smooth. Serve hot.