Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a classic soup without having to go to a restaurant.

It is packed with flavor and has a creamy texture that will make you feel like you are eating the real thing.

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a soup that is in demand. It is so cheesy and filled with broccoli and now you can make it at home. With this Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup it is easy to enjoy that famous bowl of deliciousness.

This broccoli cheddar soup is packed with flavor and will warm you up on those cold days.

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Why do I love this recipe?

• This Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is the perfect match for the Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
• It is rich and creamy and packed with flavor.
• A classic comfort food.

What should I serve with the Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup?

You could serve grilled chicken, a simple salad, or even a sandwich with this soup. Any combination can make a great meal.

Is this Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup gluten-free?

Sadly it is not, it does contain wheat flour. There are recipes for many gluten-free options.

Can I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh?

Certainly, you can! Just be sure that the broccoli is thawed before using it, or the soup could become watery.

What variety of cheese can be used instead of cheddar?

Although Cheddar is the most popular, you could use Swiss, Havarti or Gruyere. Each different cheese will lend its own flavor to the soup.

Is Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup healthy?

This soup does only contain 270 calories per serving, however, it is high in sodium content. It is not one of the healthiest, however, it is also not the most unhealthy either.

Is the Broccoli Cheddar Soup Vegetarian?

This recipe does contain chicken broth. However, you can replace the chicken broth by using vegetable broth, and which would make it vegetarian.

Ingredients:

• Butter unsalted
• Onion diced
• Celery chopped
• All-purpose flour
• Milk
• Chicken broth
• Cooked and chopped broccoli florets
• Matchstick carrots
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup:

Step 1. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Add 1 cup of onion diced and ⅓ cup of Celery chopped and saute until beginning to soften. Remove and set aside.

Step 2. Add ¼ cup of butter and ¼ cup of flour to the saucepan and stir to combine. Continue stirring and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 3. Whisk in 2 cups of milk.

Step 4. Then, add 2 cups of chicken broth, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.

Step 6. Add onions and celery back to the saucepan.

Step 7. Then, add 2 cups of cooked and chopped broccoli florets.

Step 8. Add 1 cup of Matchstick carrots.

Step 9. Simmer covered another 15 minutes.

Step 10. Add in 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

Step 11. Stir together until it is completely melted and serve.

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 6

This Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a classic soup without having to go to a restaurant. It is packed with flavor and has a creamy texture that will make you feel like you are eating the real thing.

4.17 from 30 votes

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Ingredients 

• ¼ C + 1 Tbsp. Butter unsalted
• 1 C. Onion diced
• ⅓ C. Celery chopped
• ¼ C. All purpose flour
• 2 C. Milk
• 2 C. Chicken broth
• 2 C. Cooked and chopped broccoli florets
• 1 C. Matchstick carrots
• 2 C. Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Melt 1 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Add the onions and celery and saute until beginning to soften. Remove and set aside.
• Add the ¼ cup of butter and ¼ cup of flour to the saucepan and stir to combine. Continue stirring and cook for 3 minutes.
• Whisk in the milk, chicken broth and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer covered for 15 minutes
• Add the carrots, broccoli and onions and celery back to the saucepan and simmer covered another 15 minutes.
• Stir in the cheddar cheese until it is completely melted and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 932mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g

Author: Laura

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How do I store Broccoli Cheddar Soup and reheat this soup?

This soup should be placed into an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat the soup, place it in a saucepan over low heat on the stovetop. You could also use the microwave to reheat.

Can I freeze Broccoli Cheddar Soup?

It is possible to freeze this soup. It would be best to eat it within a month of first freezing it. It should be thawed in the refrigerator overnight, and then reheated when ready to eat.

Can this soup be made in advance?

This soup can be made in advance up to the point when you add in the broccoli and cheddar cheese. Cover the soup tightly and place it in the refrigerator. When you are ready, heat the soup on the stove top, add in the broccoli and then the cheddar cheese.

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