Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

 

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

 

Panera’s Broccoli Cheese Soup is creamy, tacky, and comforting—a conventional for soup fanatics. This copycat recipe recreates the taste and texture at home the use of simple ingredients.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup all-reason flour

2 cups half of-and-half of (or 1 cup milk + 1 cup heavy cream)

2 cups bird or vegetable broth

half teaspoon garlic powder

1/four teaspoon nutmeg (elective)

Salt and black pepper to taste

4 cups clean broccoli florets (approximately 1 medium head)

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

half cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the onions:

In a large pot, soften butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté till soft and translucent, about 3–four minutes.

2. Make the roux:

Sprinkle flour over the onions. Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to prepare dinner out the uncooked flour flavor. This creates a base for thickening the soup.

3. Add drinks:

Slowly whisk in 1/2-and-half of and broth. Stir until clean. Bring the combination to a mild simmer to allow it to thicken slightly.

4. Season:

Add garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to flavor.

5. Cook broccoli:

Add broccoli florets to the soup. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes till broccoli is soft however nonetheless vivid inexperienced.

 6. Blend (optionally available):

For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partly combo the soup. Leave some broccoli chunks for texture, similar to Panera.

7. Add cheese:

Lower the warmth. Gradually stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese till fully melted and creamy. Do no longer boil after adding cheese to save you curdling.

8. Serve:

Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with crusty bread or in a bread bowl for a Panera-fashion experience.

Tips for Perfect Copycat Soup

Use sharp cheddar for a tangy, true flavor.

A small amount of cream cheese (2 oz) can boom creaminess.

Avoid overcooking broccoli; it must continue to be vibrant and barely corporation.

Nutmeg is non-compulsory but adds a subtle warm temperature to the soup.

For more richness, replace 1/2 the broth with more half-and-half.

This selfmade model is rich, creamy, and cheesy, similar to the soup from Panera. You can make it ahead and reheat lightly—it tastes even better the next day.