Panera-Style Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter (For sautéing the onion.)
• 0.5 onion (Chopped.)
• 0.25 cup melted butter (For the soup base.)
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cup milk
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 1.5 cup broccoli florets (Chopped into large pieces.)
• 1 cup carrot (Cut into thin matchsticks.)
• 1 tallo celery (Thinly sliced.)
• 2.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• salt (To taste.)
• ground black pepper (To taste.)

Steps

1. 1

   Gather all the ingredients before beginning.

2. 2

   Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Set the sautéed onion aside.

3. 3

   In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk the melted butter and flour together until combined.

4. 4

   Continue whisking and cook the butter-and-flour mixture for 3 to 4 minutes. If necessary to prevent the flour from burning, add 1 to 2 tbsp of milk while cooking.

5. 5

   Gradually add the milk while whisking constantly.

6. 6

   Stir in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

7. 7

   Cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the broccoli, carrot, celery, and sautéed onion. Simmer until all the vegetables are tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until completely melted.

10. 10

    Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot; optionally, top with additional cheese, as suggested in the recipe description.

Notes

The recipe indicates that it can be customized by adding garlic and can also be served in bread bowls. The nutritional information published by the source is approximately 441 kcal per serving.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main course
• American
• vegetarian with non-vegetarian broth
• creamy
• stovetop
• comfort food
• cheddar cheese