Panera Copycat: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

• Produce

  • 2 bunches Broccoli
  • 2 Carrots; julienned (about 1 cup
  • 1/2 Onion, medium

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cups 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 cups Half and half

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 bunches broccoli; cut into small florets
• 1/2 medium onion; chopped
• 2 carrots; julienned (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup butter; melted
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese; shredded
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 bunches broccoli; cut into small florets
• ½ medium onion; chopped
• 2 carrots; julienned (about 1 cup)
• ¼ cup butter; melted
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese; shredded
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Saute onion in 1 tbsp of melted butter until transparent.
• In a separate pot, make a roux using remainder of melted butter and ¼ cup flour. Cook approx. 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk.
• Slowly add in half and half, continue stirring.
• Add in chicken stock, stir and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add in broccoli florets, carrots and sauteed onions. Let cook for another 25 minutes over low heat.
• Stir in cheese until melted, add nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.
• ENJOY!!