A very good broccoli cheese soup. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes panera bread broccoli cheddar soup until you see a noticeable golden brown color in your pan. Slowly add in the chicken stock and whisk again to combine.

Add the broccoli, carrots and the sauteed onions, into the pot. Cook covered over low heat 20-25 minutes but do not bring to a boil. This may cause the milk to curdle. Note: you can purée half of your soup in a blender or with a handheld immersion blender if you choose however it isn’t a requirement. Continue to cook the soup on low heat and slowly add the grated cheese a handful at a time and stir to avoid clumps.

Once all the cheese has been added is melted, remove from heat, and serve immediately. Suggestion: serve with crusty bread or in a breadbowl. Refrigerate leftovers after they have cooled and store in a airtight container up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Can you add shredded chicken to this recipe? I would like to make this dish for 20-25 people, what should I x’s it by? Also since I will be making a lot I prefer to have it mostly made an hour or two before company so I have plenty to time to clean up before they arrive.

Any suggestions on how to do this? I’m thinking complete the entire recipe except the cheese then heat the soup up and add the cheese just before company arrives? Even so, a suggestion that might be helpful. The higher fat content protects it from curdling as easily. And whether this tastes exactly like Panera who cares, it is fantastic. I think you would have to have a side by side taste test to even compare, and lets face it , if you don’t use the exact brand names of what Panera uses it won’t taste the exact same anyways.

Healthy broccoli cheddar soup packed with carrots, broccoli, garlic, and cheese. This creamy velvety soup is much better than Panera’s broccoli cheddar soup and can be made in under 30 minutes for a fraction of the price! If you’ve ever had Panera’s broccoli cheddar soup then you will LOVE this soup. It’s almost a copycat version of it except with much more flavor and texture. The result is a deliciously rich, thick and creamy broccoli soup that is loaded with the comforting flavors of broccoli and cheddar.