Panera's Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
This Panera's Copycat Broccoli Cheddar soup is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with cheesy goodness and tender broccoli florets swimming in a creamy broth is perfect for a cold day (or any day!).
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt your butter and saute your diced onions and carrots for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the top of the onions and carrots and cook the flour for 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in your chicken broth to the pot. Add in your paprika, dijon mustard, white pepper, and a touch of salt. Allow the broth to come up to a low simmer.
- Add in your heavy cream and broccoli florets to the simmering broth and stir. Let the soup come up to a slight simmer, cover with a lid, lower the heat, and allow the soup to soften the broccoli for 15 minutes.
- Stir your shredded cheese well into the soup and allow it to heat through for a couple of minutes. Once the cheese has melted, it's ready to serve. Enjoy!