Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup
​Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a make at home version of Panera's most popular soup! Filled with broccoli, carrots and cheese this recipe is a one-pot easy to make meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup chopped carrots I used baby carrots
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- few drops of hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups cream or half and half
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup cornstarch whisked into 1/2 cup cold water or cold broth
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese about 8 oz
Instructions
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Melt butter in large stockpot. Add onions and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
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Add carrots and broccoli cook for additional 3-4 minutes, season with salt, pepper, paprika and hot pepper sauce.
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Pour chicken broth and cream into vegetable mixture. Add one teaspoon mustard, whisk until smooth.
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Simmer over medium-low heat.
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In a small bowl or cup, whisk the 1/2 cold water (or additional broth) together with the cornstarch until smooth. Pour into the stockpot with the vegetable mixture. Whisk until smooth.
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Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Add cheese and cook just until cheese is melted.
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Reduce heat until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
- Sharp or extra sharp cheese is best for this recipe.
- If you want to make a heartier soup, cook a couple of chicken breast halves and shred or chop before adding to the finished soup.