"This Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy, cozy and ultra comforting. You'll love this classic soup and I highly recommend enjoying it in a yummy bread bowl!"
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Enjoy Panera's renowned Broccoli Cheddar Soup anytime, made from scratch right at home!
Tender broccoli florets are gently simmered in a velvety cheese-laden broth, that is perfectly balanced with the addition of nutty sharp cheddar, this soup is the ultimate comfort food. Whether served as a comforting weeknight meal or a hearty appetizer for gatherings, this homemade version will become a family favorite!
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 8 servings
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ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup matchstick/ julienned carrots (1/8th inch size)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cups broccoli (2 cups diced very small, 1 cup leave larger florets)
- 1 cup broccoli stems, diced small
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch + 1 1/2 tablespoons water
Method
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy bottomed soup pot on medium-low heat.
Step 2
Add in the carrots, onions, broccoli & broccoli stems and cook on medium-low to sweat the veggies. This will take ~12-14 minutes. Add the kosher salt about half way through the sweating process.
Step 3
Add the garlic and stir until fragrant ~1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in the broth, half and half, mustard, sugar, hot sauce, paprika and turmeric. Stir. Turn the heat up to medium-high.
Step 5
Add in both cheeses and stir until the cheeses melt. Bring to a boil then turn the heat back down to a simmer. (Be sure to stir frequently so the cheese doesn’t stick to the bottom).
Step 6
Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired (more hot sauce, salt, add pepper, etc.)
Step 7
Enjoy in a bowl garnished with more cheese and black pepper or serve in a bread bowl if desired.