Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

This copycat Panera broccoli cheddar soup recipe gives you the same creamy, cheesy soup at home in about 45 minutes. It uses simple ingredients, and the secret is slow simmering and freshly shredded sharp cheddar.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 4 bowls

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter (for the onion)
• ½ medium onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup butter (for the roux)
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
• 1 cup carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• A pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

1. Cook the onion: Melt 1 tbsp butter and cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft.
2. Make the roux: Melt ¼ cup butter, whisk in the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes.
3. Add the liquids: Whisk in the half-and-half and broth, then simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the vegetables: Stir in the broccoli, carrots and onion. Simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
5. Blend: Blend half the soup for a smooth, Panera-style texture.
6. Add the cheese: On low heat, stir in the cheddar until melted.
7. Season and serve: Add salt, pepper and nutmeg, and serve hot.

This Panera broccoli cheese soup recipe tastes closest to the café version when you use sharp cheddar and let it simmer slowly.

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Nutrition & Calories