Panera's Broccoli Cheese Soup

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• anera Broccoli Cheese Soup
• By chefnini
• Added January 04, 2006 | Recipe #150384
• Categories: Soups & stews Cheese Eggs/dairy More
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• 1 hrs 10 mins
• 30 mins
• 40 mins
• chefnini's Note:
• A very good broccoli cheese soup. Serve with crusty bread.
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• Ingredients:
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• 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
• 1/2 lb fresh broccoli
• 1 cup carrot, julienned
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper
• Directions:
• 1 1
• Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.
• 2 2
• Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half.
• 3 3
• Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• 4 4
• Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
• 5 5
• Add salt and pepper. Can be puréed in a blender but I don't. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.
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