Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

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🥦🧀 Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsalted butter

• ½ cup diced onion (yellow or white)

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 2½–3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small

• 1½ cups chicken broth

• 1 cup milk

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 1½ tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

1. Sauté veggies

In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion, carrots, and broccoli. Cook about 5 minutes until softened.

2. Build the soup

Slowly stir in broth, milk, and cream. Sprinkle in flour, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly and cook 10–15 minutes until thickened.

3. Cheese time

Reduce heat to low, add cheddar cheese, and stir until melted and smooth.

4. Serve & enjoy

Best with crusty bread or in a bread bowl 😌 #fyp #broccolicheddarsoup #PaneraCopyCat #SoupSeason #ComfortFood