Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
65 min

This Panera broccoli cheddar soup copycat recipe is cheesy, creamy, and tastes just like the real deal! Learn how to make this simple fast-food favorite today.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
  • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Using a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and saute the onions until translucent. This may take up to 5 minutes. Set aside, off the heat, when ready.

  2. 2

    In a large saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup of melted butter with the flour, cooking over medium-low heat.

  3. 3

    Cook until the flour is no longer grainy, stirring continuously - add 1-3 tablespoons of milk to keep the flour from burning. This may take 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Slowly pour the rest of the milk, whisking continuously, into the flour and butter mix.

  5. 5

    Stir the chicken stock into the saucepan and bring to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Cook for about 20 minutes, until the mix has thickened.

  7. 7

    Add the broccoli, carrots, sauteed onion, and celery to the thickened soup and simmer until the vegetables are fork-tender. This may take up to 20 minutes.

  8. 8

    Stir in the shredded cheese, mixing until the cheese has melted.

  9. 9

    Salt and pepper to taste.