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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A close-up of creamy Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a white bowl, with visible broccoli florets and melted cheese.
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Make Panera’s creamy broccoli cheddar soup at home with this easy copycat recipe. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add broccoli florets. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Do not boil after adding cheese.
  6. Stir in half-and-half, salt, and pepper. Heat through gently.
  7. Serve hot, optionally in bread bowls.

Notes

  • For a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender or transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender after cooking the broccoli and before adding the cheese.
  • This soup freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.

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