Paneral Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe (Copycat)
This delicious, creamy Panera broccoli cheese soup recipe is an exact replica of Panera's famous soup. Ladle up a bowl of veggies and cheese to enjoy a comforting quick and easy meal that will warm you up. This dinner is easy to make right in your kitchen!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 665.86kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter cut into chunks
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 large carrots peeled and julienned, should equal 1 heaping cup total
- 2 stalks celery sliced, should equal 1 heaping cup total
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 16 oz chicken stock or broth
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large skillet. Add garlic, onions, carrots, celery, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until veggies are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and stir until veggies are coated. Gradually add the milk, stirring after each addition. Add the chicken stock/broth.
- Turn heat to medium-high. When the mixture just begins to bubble, lower it to a simmer (medium-low heat) and let cook for 15 minutes, covered. Stir a few times throughout.
- Add broccoli florets and simmer (still covered) over medium-low heat for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Serve hot!
Notes
- For a smoother soup consistency, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture.
- For a chunkier consistency, serve as-is.
- Transform this broccoli cheese soup into a gluten-free meal by omitting the flour! Easy peasy!
- Cauliflower, mushrooms and green peppers can be great additions to change up the soup!
- Feel free to substitute olive oil for butter.
- Add a dash of cayenne pepper for a nice little kick!
- Heavy cream can be used to replace milk if you want it thicker. Bone broth can be used so you pack in healthy ingredients while enjoying each bite of cheese!
Nutrition
Calories: 665.86kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.65g | Protein: 35.34g | Fat: 49.02g | Saturated Fat: 28.14g | Cholesterol: 141.54mg | Sodium: 1148.63mg | Fiber: 3.65g | Sugar: 4.25g
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