Name: Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tbsp salted butter, divided; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 small (8-oz.) onion); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 2 tbsp jarred chicken stock base (such as Better than Bouillon); 2 cups (6 oz) finely chopped broccoli florets (from 1 small crown broccoli); 1/2 cup carrot matchsticks (from 1 [10-oz.] bag); 6 oz pre-shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 oz processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta); 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco); 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp white pepper; 3/4 tsp kosher salt

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This creamy broccoli cheddar soup takes less than 30 minutes to make and is as good as the original version from Panera Bread.

25 min total 5 min prep 20 min cook 6 467 cal

Instructions

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1 Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until they soften and become translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and cook, stirring constantly, until melted, about 1 minute. Add the flour and continue stirring until it bubbles and turns pale golden brown, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in the water and cream until smooth, followed by the stock base.
2 Stir in the broccoli and carrots, and bring the soup to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn the heat off and gradually stir in the cheddar cheese and processed cheese until fully melted, about 1 minute. Add the mustard, hot sauce, paprika, pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine. Serve warm. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!