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