Okay so I totally love Bread Co.'s Broccoli Cheddar Soup! So I did a search online and I found a recipe for it. Not the same as Panera's but good all the same.
You'll Need:
- 1 Tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1/4 c. melted butter
- 1/4 c. flour
- 2 c. half-and-half
- 2 c. chicken stock or bouillon
- 1 c. carrots, julienned
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 8 oz. grated sharp cheddar
Directions:
- Saute onion in butter and set aside. (They look slightly browned.)
- Cook melted butter and flour over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. [I find it's easiest to do a little at a time. It usually doesn't take 3-5 minutes. It usually only takes a couple. Just make sure it's mixed well.] Stir constantly and slowly add the half-and-half. (This is called making a roux.) Add the chicken stock whisking all the time. [*Note: if you're using bouillon cubes I suggest making the stock before starting step one.] Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook low heat for 20-25 min. [I don't always use julenned carrots; baby carrots work fine.] If desired add the salt and pepper.
- Once the soup is thickened, pour in batches into blender and puree. Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in nutmeg. [I prefer not to add the nutmeg because it doesn't blend well.]
((Courtesy of CDKitchen.com))
