Panera Inspired Broccoli Cheese Soup

Panera Inspired Broccoli Cheese Soup

I love Panera , so when I went hunting for an inspired soup recipe, I was not disappointed. A quick, easy, and delicious recipe. Take 30 minutes out of your day, and you will thank me when you taste this recipe.

Prep Time: 10 minutes.

Cook Time: 15-20 minutes.

Serves: 3-4.

What You Need

• ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter.
• ½ Cup Diced Onion. (Spanish, or yellow)
• 1 Cup Shredded Carrots. (I cut the thin sliced carrots into fourths, so they were not so long.)
• 2 ½ Cups Broccoli Florets, Chopped Small. (Add more or less. Personal preference)
• 1 ½ Cups Milk (any percentage your choice)
• 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream.
• ¼ Cup All-Purpose Flour.
• 1 ½ Teaspoon Salt.
• ½ Teaspoon Pepper.
• Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes. (Personal preference on amount)
• 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese.

Directions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion, carrots and broccoli. Cook till the veggies are soften, about five minutes. (The amount of time needed depends on how thick you have slice your veggies.)

Slowly ass in broth, milk and cream. Sprinkle with flour and add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring and heating over medium-high heat until thickened. This will take about 10-15 minutes.

Once thick, add cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Serve soup.

Note: Serve Hot.