Easy Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.5 onion, chopped
• 0.25 cup melted butter
• 0.25 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1.5 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
• 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 2.5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Gather all of your ingredients for the broccoli cheddar soup.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until tender and translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together 1/4 cup of melted butter and flour. Continue to whisk and cook, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to prevent burning, for about 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Gradually add the milk while whisking constantly, then stir in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Cook until the mixture has thickened, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Add the broccoli, carrots, celery, and sautéed onion to the saucepan. Simmer until all the vegetables are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Stir in the cheddar cheese until it's completely melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving your homemade broccoli cheddar soup.

Nutrition

• Calories: 441 kcal
• Fat Content: 33 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 656 mg
• Protein Content: 22 g
• Cholesterol Content: 96 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 14 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 19 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g