Recipe information
Ingredients for - Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
7. Coarsely chopped broccoli florets - 1 ½ cups
How to cook deliciously - Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
1. Stage
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
2. Stage
Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk and cook, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Stage
Gradually add milk while whisking constantly; stir in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes. Add broccoli, carrots, celery, and sautéed onion; simmer until all the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Stage
Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Tim Jeghers