Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I can't tell you if this is like Panera Bread or not because I've never been there, but this is a good soup. I added a little salt and pepper and red pepper to spice it up, but the recipe doesn't call for it. Recipe from (she came up with this recipe by trying several online recipes and taking what she liked from each to come up with the closest Panera copycat). Serving size is estimated. Ingredients:
5 cups broccoli florets |
6 cups chicken broth |
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups half-and-half |
1/2 cup flour |
2 tablespoons flour |
2 -3 cups cheddar cheese, grated |
bacon, cooked and chopped |
Directions:
1. Steam broccoli until tender, about 6 minutes.
2. Chop broccoli finely (you can use a food processor if you like).
3. In a large saucepan, combine broth and milk and slowly whisk in flour.
4. Cover over medium to medium high heat and stir.
5. Cook until it starts to thicken (just until it starts to boil).
6. Add chopped broccoli.
7. Reduce heat to medium low.
8. Continue to cook about 5 minutes.
9. Add cheese and stir until cheese melts.
10. If using bacon, sprinkle each bowl with bacon.
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