Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Do you know how many soups with broccoli exist? I think every housewife has her own favorite recipe and today I want to share mine with you.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ onion, chopped
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups of milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet, add onion, and fry until transparent.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan, add flour and whisk until smooth. Then gradually pour in the milk in portions, continuing to cook over low heat and stirring constantly to avoid lumps forming.
- Pour in chicken stock, stir and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes until thick.
- Add broccoli, carrots, onions, and celery, stir and cook for another 20 minutes until vegetables are soft. Do not cover with a lid!
- Add the grated cheese, let it melt. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.