Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

By LimericksLady

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 onion
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups half and half
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 pound fresh broccoli
• 2 cups carrots, julienned
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 16 ounces cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onions and butter, set aside. Cook melted butter and flour usingwhisk over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Be sure to stir frequently. Slowly add half-n-half, continue stirring. Add chicken stock whisking all the time. Simmer 20 minutes. Add broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender, about 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper. By now the soup will be thick. Pour into blender in batches to puree. Return to pot, add cheese and stir. Stir in nutmeg-Serve.