Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
This is one of my all-time favorite foods, After doing some research I found this recipe and I have made it in the past and it is absolutely delicious!
What You'll Need
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 medium chopped onion
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 lb fresh broccoli
- 1 cup carrot, julienned
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper
How to Make It
- Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.
- Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir constantly and add the half & half.
- Add the chicken stock.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, carrots and onions.
- Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
- dd salt and pepper.
- Can be puréed in a blender but I don't.
- Return to heat and add cheese.
- Stir in nutmeg.
