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Irresistible Creamy Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Love

This Irresistible Creamy Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe is a comforting bowl of goodness perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Fresh is best, but frozen works.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Carrots Diced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Grated fresh.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or substitute half-and-half.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Low-sodium or chicken broth.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Directions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent, then stir in 3 minced garlic cloves.
  2. Toss in 1 cup of diced carrots and 2 cups of broccoli florets. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Add 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth to the pot. Increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth but retain some chunks.
  5. Lower the heat and mix in 1 cup of heavy cream and gradually add 3 cups of grated cheddar cheese.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

Optional: Top with fresh parsley or additional cheese. Store leftovers for up to three days in an airtight container.