Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Indulge in a velvety bowl of homemade broccoli cheddar soup that captures the essence of your favorite café delight! Loaded with fresh broccoli and rich, sharp cheddar, this comforting dish is thickened to perfection with a splash of cream and a hint of garlic. Get ready to warm your soul with each delicious spoonful!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- broccoli
- 3 cups of shredded carrots (720 ml)
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 diced onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- chicken broth
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 stick of salted butter
- cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- flour
📦Other(1)
- half-and-half
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Melt one stick of salted butter, add one diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- 2
Add one minced garlic clove and mix together.
- 3
Add three cups of shredded carrots and cook for about five to six minutes.
- 4
Add the flour and mix together, then add in the chicken broth and let that come to a simmer.
- 5
Add in the broccoli and cook for about ten minutes.
- 6
Add in the half-and-half and once that comes to a simmer, turn the heat off and slowly start adding in the cheese.
- 7
Once that melts, it's ready to serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook your roux (butter and flour) for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to eliminate the raw flour taste and ensure proper thickening power.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Add cheese off heat and in small handfuls while whisking constantly to prevent breaking - cheese proteins coagulate above 160°F causing grainy texture.technique160°F threshold
- ✓Steam broccoli separately for 4-5 minutes before adding to soup to maintain bright green color and prevent overcooking that creates sulfur compounds.timing4-5 minutes
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of sharp cheddar to mild cheddar for optimal flavor balance - sharp provides tang while mild ensures smooth melting.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Maintain soup temperature between 140-160°F after adding dairy to prevent curdling while keeping it hot enough for service.timing140-160°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Indulge in a velvety bowl of homemade broccoli cheddar soup that captures the essence of your favorite café delight! Loaded with fresh broccoli and rich, sharp cheddar, this comforting dish is thickened to perfection with a splash of cream and a hint of garlic. Get ready to warm your soul with each delicious spoonful!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- broccoli
- 3 cups of shredded carrots (720 ml)
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 diced onion
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- chicken broth
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 stick of salted butter
- cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- flour
📦Other(1)
- half-and-half
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Melt one stick of salted butter, add one diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- 2
Add one minced garlic clove and mix together.
- 3
Add three cups of shredded carrots and cook for about five to six minutes.
- 4
Add the flour and mix together, then add in the chicken broth and let that come to a simmer.
- 5
Add in the broccoli and cook for about ten minutes.
- 6
Add in the half-and-half and once that comes to a simmer, turn the heat off and slowly start adding in the cheese.
- 7
Once that melts, it's ready to serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook your roux (butter and flour) for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to eliminate the raw flour taste and ensure proper thickening power.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Add cheese off heat and in small handfuls while whisking constantly to prevent breaking - cheese proteins coagulate above 160°F causing grainy texture.technique160°F threshold
- ✓Steam broccoli separately for 4-5 minutes before adding to soup to maintain bright green color and prevent overcooking that creates sulfur compounds.timing4-5 minutes
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of sharp cheddar to mild cheddar for optimal flavor balance - sharp provides tang while mild ensures smooth melting.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Maintain soup temperature between 140-160°F after adding dairy to prevent curdling while keeping it hot enough for service.timing140-160°F