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December 5, 2013 · 10 Comments

Copycat Panera Broccoli & Cheese Soup

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Enjoy one of your favorite restaurant menu items at home with my version of Panera's Broccoli & Cheese Soup.
Enjoy one of your favorite restaurant menu items at home with my version of Panera Bread's creamy Broccoli and Cheese Soup. 

Enjoy one of your favorite restaurant menu items at home with my version of Panera's Broccoli & Cheese Soup.

 Enjoy one of your favorite restaurant menu items at home with my version of Panera's Broccoli & Cheese Soup.

I have my own version of Broccoli & Cheese Soup in my cookbook, but so many people asked me about Panera Bread's version that I had to seek out their recipe and try it myself.

I found this version of Panera's Broccoli & Cheese Soup made with half and half and it was very similar to my own recipe.

Copycat Panera Broccoli and Cheese Soup

How do you make broccoli and cheese soup?

Start by melting 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add flour; then whisk to form a roux. Gradually add the half and half until the roux has dissolved; then add the chicken broth. Allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

While the liquid is simmering, melt 1 teaspoon of butter in a small pan; then stir add onions and carrots. Sauté 2-3 minutes until the onions start to soften; then remove from heat and set aside.

Next, add broccoli, onions and carrots to the liquid mixture, cover the pot with a lid and simmer over low heat for an additional 15 minutes; stirring occasionally. Remove the soup from the heat.

Use either an immersion blender or a blender to puree the ingredients until smooth; then return the soup to the pan. Stir in the cheese and nutmeg until the cheese has melted.

Enjoy one of your favorite restaurant menu items at home with my version of Panera's Broccoli & Cheese Soup.

This Panera copycat Broccoli  and Cheese Soup was deliciously creamy and certainly warmed me up on a cold day.

The family really loved this soup; though they complained mentioned they would have preferred it better if I served it in a bread bowl. Maybe next time~Enjoy!

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Enjoy one of your favorite restaurant menu items at home with my version of Panera Bread's creamy Broccoli and Cheese Soup. 

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Copycat Panera Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Copycat Panera Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Enjoy one of your favorite restaurant menu items at home with my version of Panera's Broccoli & Cheese Soup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups half & half
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup chopped carrots
  • 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; then whisk in the flour forming a roux.
  • Gradually whisk in the half and half until the roux has dissolved; then add the chicken broth. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the liquid is simmering, melt the 1 teaspoon of butter in a small pan; then stir in the onions and carrots. Saute 2-3 minutes until the onions start to soften. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Add the broccoli, onions and carrots to the liquid mixture, cover the pot with a lid and simmer over low heat for an additional 15 minutes; stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the soup from the heat. Use either an immersion blender or a blender to puree the ingredients until smooth; then return the soup to the pan.
  • Stir in the cheese and nutmeg until the cheese has melted and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2202IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 292mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Frank Markham says

    January 25, 2017 at 10:25 am

    Is this the original Panara Bread broccoli cheddar? I loved that soup, but they changed the recipe to " make it cleaner". I do not care for the new version, and have met no one that does. For all those who loved the original soup, you can get one just as good if not better at Sprouts Market, only buy the fresh version. They usually have it at least one day a week. How about a copy cat version of that soup? Love it!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      January 25, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Hi Frank, I live on the East Coast (NJ) and we don't have a Sprouts Market in the area. I made this soup four years ago so I guess it would be the old recipe. I haven't had it at Panera in a while so I can't say how the new version tastes, but we LOVE this one. I hope you enjoy it as well!

      Reply
  2. Mary Czerczyk says

    December 08, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    I love Panera's Broccoli & cheese soup. I will try this recipe . Thank you!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      December 08, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      You're welcome Mary, I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  3. Lclair says

    August 11, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    How many servings does this make & what size are they?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      August 12, 2015 at 6:49 am

      This soup makes eight 1-cup servings.

      Reply
  4. Brianna says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    This soup is delicious.! I added kale and red potatoes in mine and tripped the recipe (big hungry family) and it came out perfect.!!!

    Reply
    • carrieexpktchn@optonline.net says

      June 12, 2014 at 8:37 am

      What a great way to add more substance. I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for coming back to let me know I truly appreciate it. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kmac says

    December 14, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    This was great, even without the onion which I realized too late that I didn't have! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Carrie Farias says

      December 15, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping back to let me know. Happy Holidays!

      Reply

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