Name: Copycat Panera Broccoli and Carrot Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter; 1/2 onion, diced; 4 tbsp flour; 32 oz Vegetable Stock; 2 cups milk; 2 Small Broccoli Crowns, removed from stem and chopped; 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped; Salt & Pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; Medium Pot; Food Chopper; Whisker; Wooden Spoon; Soup serving casserole; Spoon Ladles

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Whip up this copycat Panera broccoli cheddar soup for dinner tonight. A creamy broccoli soup that is cheesy and addictive. Skip ordering out and make this Panera bread broccoli cheddar soup recipe.

Why Should You Make This Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
Panera broccoli cheddar soup ingredients
How to Make Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
What can I pair with broccoli cheddar soup?
Can I Use Frozen Broccoli
Varieties of Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Storage
Can I Make This Soup in Advance
ADDITIONAL RECIPES TO TRY

Soup is so comforting, and this cream of broccoli soup is a favorite.

If you love a simple and delicious broccoli and cheddar soup this one stands out from the rest.

Why Should You Make This Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Simple ingredients
Made with real ingredients
Ultra Creamy
Fresh broccoli
Cheddar flavor
Stores well
Thick and creamy

Panera broccoli cheddar soup ingredients

Butter
Onion
Broccoli
Cheddar Cheese
Milk
Vegetable Stock
Carrots
Flour
Garlic Powder
Salt & Pepper

How to Make Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

In a pan on the stove add your butter and onions. You will want to cook your butter until translucent.
Whisk in flour and stir until it is creamy and no lumps. Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock and the milk.
Add in your broccoli, carrots, and seasonings. Stir frequently to allow the vegetables to soften.
Once vegetables are softened you will then add in the cheddar cheese and stir until creamy. Then serve up this delicious homemade soup.

What can I pair with broccoli cheddar soup?

Pair with a bread bowl
Salad
Dinner Rolls
Half a sandwich like a turkey or ham.
Etc

This soup is a great dish as a meal in one or you can serve along with a dinner dish. Enjoy this rich and creamy soup.

Can I Use Frozen Broccoli

You are more than welcome to stir in frozen broccoli instead of fresh. The broccoli will take just a bit longer to soften as you can toss it in frozen.

Varieties of Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Use chicken stock instead of vegetable. Bone broth is a healthy option.
Swap out the cheese with a different variety. Pepperjack, Parmesan, Monterey Jack, etc.
Stir in cream cheese at the end for an ultra-creamy and rich texture.
Add in cauliflower for a broccoli cauliflower soup.
Swap out dairy products with vegan items for a vegan broccoli soup.

Storage

Your broccoli cheese soup can store for a few days in the fridge. Then to reheat just stir, and reheat on the stovetop or microwave.

If you want to freeze the soup you will find it can curdle a bit as it thaws. To help get rid of the clumps whisk well as it reheats at low temperature.

Can I Make This Soup in Advance

You are more than welcome to make the soup a day in advance. Then you can just reheat the soup on the stovetop or microwave. Then serve and enjoy.

ADDITIONAL RECIPES TO TRY

Copycat Panera Broccoli and Carrot Soup

Yield: 6-8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

This copycat soup recipe is such a simple and easy dish to make! Full of delicious ingredients and flavor!

Ingredients

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Ingredients to make Panera Copycat Carrot and Broccoli Soup

Instructions

In a medium pot, heat butter over medium heat.
Once melted add onions and saute until soft and fragrant.
Then whisk in the flour until dissolved and starting to brown a little.
Slowly whisk in the vegetable stock and then the milk.
Add in the broccoli, carrots, and seasoning.
Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat to low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
Stir frequently.
After broccoli and carrots are cooked, stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
Serve hot with extra cheese, crackers, or toppings of choice. Enjoy the flavor!

Notes

To make this Panera copycat soup recipe, make certain that you saute up the veggies until they are soft. The soup at Panera has an onion taste but not a crispness from the onions. They're very subtle.

If you think that the soup is too thick, you can always add in a bit more stock and milk. This can help to thin it out quickly and easily.

To vary up the flavor a bit, you can always change up the type of cheese that you use as well. This might not make it taste just like the Panera recipe but it can be an easy variation to try.

FAQs

Can my dog have some Broccoli and Carrot Soup? Although dogs can easily eat broccoli and carrots, this soup is not indicated for them, since it contains garlic and onion, products that are detrimental to the health of your dog. In addition, dairy-based products can affect your puppy's stomach as well.
Can my cat have some Broccoli and Carrot Soup? If you would like to delight your cat with broccoli and carrot soup, no problem, as long as you eliminate the toxic ingredients for its health and its consumption does not exceed 10% of its diet. The toxic ingredients would be garlic and onion, and the heavy ingredient to avoid would be cheddar cheese.

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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