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Panera-Style Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Andrew Fowler

Panera-Style Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar freshly shredded
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Cook onion 5 minutes until soft, not browned.
  2. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute until lightly toasted-smelling.
  3. Gradually whisk in broth and milk. Simmer 5 minutes until base coats a spoon.
  4. Add broccoli and carrot; cook 8 to 10 minutes until broccoli is tender with some bite.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar by handfuls until smooth; season with salt and nutmeg.