CopyCat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

• Produce

  • 2 large bunches Broccoli
  • 2 Carrots
  • 1/2 Onion

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cup Chicken stock

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 8 oz Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 2 cup Half and half

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 chopped Onion
• 1/4 cup melted Butter
• 1/4 cup Flour
• 2 cup Half and Half
• 2 cup Chicken Stock
• 2 large bunches Broccoli
• 2 Carrots
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 8 oz shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

• Cut carrots into small strips.
• Break apart broccoli florets into small pieces.
• Saute Onion in 1 tbsp of melted butter until transparent.
• Make a roux using remainder of melted butter and flour. Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Add in half and half stirring constantly.
• Add in chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add vegetables and cook for 25 minutes over low heat.
• If you want a smooth soup, at this point puree in a blender and return to heat or use immersion blender.
• Add cheese and nutmeg.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.