Best Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipes

PANERA BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.
• Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until you see a noticeable golden brown color in your pan.
• Slowly add in the chicken stock and whisk again to combine. Simmer contents covered (stirring occasionally) for 20 minutes on medium heat.
• Add the broccoli, carrots and the sauteed onions, into the pot. Stir, add the milk and half & half. Cook covered over low heat 20-25 minutes but do not bring to a boil. This may cause the milk to curdle.
• Add salt, pepper & nutmeg. 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.

PANERA BREAD BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Saute onion in butter. Set aside. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the half-and-half (this is called making a roux). Add the chicken stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. The soup should be thickened by now. Pour in batches into blender and puree. Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in the nutmeg and serve.

COPYCAT PANERA BREAD BROCCOLI & CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Saute onion in 1 tbls. butter In another pan, cook melted butter and flour , whisking over medium heat for 3-4 minutes Slowly add half & half while continuing to whisk Add chicken stock, while continuing to whisk Once it starts to simmer, let simmer for 20 minutes
• 2. Add broccoli, carrots and onions Cook over low heat until veggies are tender Add salt and pepper
• 3. Pour in batches into blender and mix or use immersion blender Return to pot and over low heat, add cheese, stirring until well blended Stir in the nutmeg
• 4. Make or purchase individual sized bread rounds Cut tops off of bread bowls Hollow out Pour soup into bowls

COPYKAT PANERA BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan melt together butter, flour and chopped onions. Cook butter and flour together for about a minute, and then slowly add in half-and-half. Add about 1 quarter of the half-and-half, whisk until thickened and smooth. When all of the half-and-half is incorporated add frozen broccoli, and Velveeta cheese, when the cheese is completely melted, add chicken broth one cup at a time until soup is well mixed and has a consistent texture. When all of the chicken broth is added add carrots, and simmer soup for about 20 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of cooking add the 8 ounces of shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve when all cheese is fully melted.

COPYCAT PANERA BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon melted butter and set aside. In a large pot whisk together the melted butter and flour over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes. Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Let them simmer on medium low for about 25 minutes until the broccoli and carrots are tender. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper and sharp cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and then serve. For a smoother soup, you can use your blender to puree it.

PANERA BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and onions. Cook for about a minute, then slowly add the half-and-half, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking until thickened and smooth. When all of the half-and-half is incorporated, add the broccoli and processed cheese. When the cheese is completely melted, add the chicken broth 1 cup at a time, stirring occasionally, until soup is well mixed and has a consistent texture. Add the carrots and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in the cheddar cheese and cook for 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve when all the cheese is fully melted and blended through. Read more at http://www.copykat.com/2011/05/12/panera-broccoli-cheese-soup

PANERA BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• 1. Sauté onion in butter. Set aside. 2. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half. 3. Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes. 4. Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes. 5. Add salt and pepper. Can be puréed in a blender but I don't. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.