Copycat Panera Broccoli & Cheese Soup
Created by amafor3 on December 19, 2015
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 40m
- Recipe #22189
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup low fat half & half
- 2 cups chicken broth (fat free)
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1 package (12 ounce) frozen broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (mild)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Round boule bread (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large saucepan over medium heat melt 1/4 stick of butter. While whisking add in flour and continue whisking until a roux is formed.
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Step 2: Slowly whisk in the half and half until the roux has dissolved and then whisk in chicken broth. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3: While that liquid is simmering melt one teaspoon of butter in a small pan. Add the onions and carrots and saute 2-3 minutes or until onions start to soften. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Step 4: Add onion and carrot mixture along with the broccoli to the liquid. Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 5: Remove the soup from the heat and use either an immersion blender or a blender to puree the soup ingredients until smooth. Return soup to pan and stir in nutmeg and cheese until melted. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (285.7 g)
- Calories 449.3
- Total Fat - 30.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 16.8 g
- Cholesterol - 75.9 mg
- Sodium - 1029.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 27.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3 g
- Sugars - 3.3 g
- Protein - 18 g
- Calcium - 456.1 mg
- Iron - 2 mg
- Vitamin C - 2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg