Broccoli Cheese Soup (Panera Copycat

• Produce

  • 2 cups Broccoli florets, frozen
  • 2 Carrots, medium
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 Yellow onion, small

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cups Vegetable or chicken stock

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp Ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Cheddar, sharp or mild
  • 1 cup Half and half
  • 1 cup Whole milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced or thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup half and half
• 2 Tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 to 3 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 1 cup shredded sharp or mild cheddar
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• In a large pot, melt butter. Add onion, carrots and sautee until onion is almost translucent.
• Add garlic and sautee for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together stock, milk and half and half, Ranch seasoning and cornstarch.
• To sauteed veggies, add broccoli and the stock and milk mixture.
• Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes or until broccoli is soft.
• Remove from the heat.
• Add cheddar and stir it in.
• Serve.