Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Now you can make everyone’s favorite broccoli cheese soup right at home – so thick and creamy. It’s unbelievably good!

4 Servings

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 30 min

https://damndelicious.net/2016/09/08/copycat-panera-broccoli-cheese-soup/

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups vegetable broth

2 cups milk

½ cup heavy cream

16 ounces broccoli florets

1 carrot, julienned

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in vegetable broth, milk and heavy cream, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in broccoli and carrot.

Step 3

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 6-8 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached.

Step 4

Stir in cheese, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 5

Serve immediately.