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Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Delicious homemade Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe, easy to prepare and full of flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  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.