Description
A delicious and creamy cheddar broccoli soup inspired by Panera’s recipe, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the broccoli florets and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the broccoli is tender.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and heavy cream until smooth.
- Slowly add the cream mixture to the pot, stirring constantly.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup and return it to the pot.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like carrots or cauliflower.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg