Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli cheddar soup with extra cheese.

5 from 1 vote

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with cozy flavors (just like Panera’s version!). It’s a one-pot, 30-minute recipe that combines tender broccoli, grated carrots, and sharp cheddar in a velvety broth. Serve it with a side of crusty bread for the ultimate comfort meal!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meal, 30 minute soup, broccoli cheddar soup, broccoli soup, copycat panera broccoli cheddar soup, panera broccoli cheddar soup

Servings: servings

Calories: 569kcal

Author: Lena Gladstone

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion diced
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups broccoli florets cut into ½ inch pieces
2 cups heavy cream or half and half
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups carrot grated
8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded (plus more for serving)

Instructions

Melt the unsalted butter and olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes, stirring often not to burn.
Add in the Dijon mustard and all-purpose flour and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, for about 1 minute.
Add in the chopped broccoli florets, chicken broth, half-and-half, and carrots. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender, about 5-7 minutes. Turn off the heat.
While stirring constantly, add the shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time, waiting until the cheese is completely melted before adding the next handful. Let the soup sit for 5 minutes covered with a lid and let it thicken, add any additional cheese to taste. Serve garnished with more cheese and croutons if desired.

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