Panera Bread’s Broccoli Cheese Soup is well-loved for its creamy texture and comforting taste. Here’s a homemade version that closely mimics the original, allowing you to enjoy this delightful soup anytime at home. This recipe focuses on creating a rich and velvety soup that combines fresh broccoli with the comforting warmth of cheese.
Ingredients:
For the Soup:
- Butter: 1/4 cup (56 grams)
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- All-Purpose Flour: 1/4 cup (30 grams), for thickening
- Half and Half: 2 cups (480 ml), can substitute with a mixture of milk and cream
- Chicken Stock: 2 cups (480 ml), can use vegetable stock for a vegetarian version
- Broccoli: 3 cups, chopped into bite-size pieces
- Carrot: 1 large, julienned or finely chopped
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: 2 cups (about 225 grams), shredded
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
- Nutmeg: a pinch, optional