Today, my mom and I are sharing one of our favorite recipes- Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese soup! I have actually shared this recipe in the past and I figured now would be a good time to share again! This recipe has few ingredients and comes together fairly quickly!
Even if you’re not a fan of broccoli, I promise you can’t even taste it- the cheesy goodness is the main flavor! You could also add in different veggies or substitute the cream for half and half if you’re looking to up the nutritional value. I hope you guys enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup diced onions (yellow or white)
- 1 cup shredded carrots (I use matchstick carrots and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 1/2 -3 cups broccoli, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk (we use skim)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a large pot, melt butter over med-high heat. Add in the onions, carrots, and broccoli. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes, but could be longer if you use more veggies).
- Slowly add in broth, milk, and cream. Sprinkle with flour and add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring and heating over medium heat until thickened. This takes 10-15 minutes!
- Once thick, add cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Serve and enjoy!
I normally serve this with bread- we dip it into the soup and it is SO GOOD! If you want to be fancy, you could create bread bowls and eat the soup out of that!
As always, thank you for reading! -A
