Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup Copycat
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 5 tbsp. butter, divided
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • ¼ cup celery, diced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups ½ and ½
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
  • 1 cup carrot, julienned
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ tsp. nutmeg
  • salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Add one tbsp. butter to a large pot over medium heat and melt.
  2. Add onions and celery and sauté until tender.
  3. Transfer to a small bowl.
  4. Add rest of butter to same pot and melt.
  5. Add flour and whisk into butter until combined.
  6. Add half & half slowly while stirring. (Best if at room temp,)
  7. Add chicken broth. Bring to slight boil then turn down heat and simmer 8-10 minutes.
  8. Add broccoli, carrots, onions and celery back to pot.
  9. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  10. Add cheese and stir until well combined.
  11. Transfer 1 to 1½ cups soup to a food processor and process until smooth. Stir back in with soup.
  12. Add nutmeg, salt & pepper.
  13. Serve topped with more broccoli and carrot if you wish.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/paneras-broccoli-cheddar-soup-copycat/