Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Try this Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe, or contribute your own.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
contains white meat tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups cream or half and half
  • few drops of hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup chopped carrots ( i used baby carrots)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch whisked into 1/2 cup cold water or cold broth
  • 2 cups (about 8 oz) grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • Carbohydrate 216.045899792684 g
  • Cholesterol 767.918750571959 mg
  • Fat 209.111338774279 g
  • Fiber 3.56976303224883 g
  • Protein 144.366044707936 g
  • Saturated Fat 127.799265004132 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 as a main course (2457g)
  • Sodium 2733.79481067322 mg
  • Sugar 212.476136760435 g
  • Trans Fat 11.4367540944407 g
  • Calories 3278 calories

Melt butter in large stockpot. Add onions and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add carrots and broccoli cook for additional 3-4 minutes, season with salt, pepper, paprika and hot pepper sauce. Pour chicken broth and cream into vegetable mixture. Add one teaspoon mustard, whisk until smooth.Simmer over medium-low heat.In a small bowl or cup, whisk the cold water or broth together with the cornstarchuntilsmooth. Pour into the stockpot with the vegetable mixture. Whisk until smooth. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Add cheese and cook just until cheese is melted. Reduce heat until ready to serve.