Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

By charlotteh371

I had to use an immersion blender to smooth my soup out. It was very similar to Panera’s version.

Ingredients

• 1 1
• tablespoon melted butter
• 1/2 1/2
• medium chopped onion
• 1/4 1/4
• cup melted butter
• 1/4 1/4
• cup flour
• 2 2
• cups half-and-half cream
• 2 2
• cups chicken stock
• 1/2 1/2
• lb fresh broccoli
• 1 1
• cup carrot, julienned
• 1/4 1/4
• teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 8
• ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Sauté onion in butter. Set aside. 2. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half. 3. Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes. 4. Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes. 5. Add salt and pepper. Can be puréed in a blender but I don’t. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.