Copycat Panera Broccoli Soup
Pshhh, forget Panera! You can have a creamy, cheesy and delicious broccoli soup on your table in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic colves minced
- 1/4 cup flour all-purpose
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground tumeric
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 8 oz shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic to pan; sauté until fragrant and slightly translucent, but not brown, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the flour to form a paste; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Whisk in the chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, white pepper, black pepper, ground nutmeg, and turmeric powder. Simmer on low for 15 minutes or until the mixture has thickened slightly.
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Stir in the broccoli florets, carrots, and cheese; cover pan. Simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender; add salt to taste. Serve Immediately.