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Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

May 12, 2011

Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup is a favorite of so many of us. These creamy, cheesy, soup is perfect for a hearty lunch. This is easy to make, we take frozen broccoli, fresh carrots, two types of cheese to make this soup. You can purchase a bread bowl from the grocery store, and you will have Broccoli Cheese Soup just like Panera Bread.
broccoli cheese soup in a bowl

Broccoli Cheese Soup is one of those soups that just warms the soul. I love to serve this style of soup with popovers, or fresh yeast rolls with butter. This recipe calls for the loaf processed cheese food, you might know this as Velveeta, but in this recipe, the store brand, is good to use. If you are concerned about salt, use the low sodium chicken broth. Keep your heat at a medium to a medium to heat, and stir this frequently so it doesn’t scorch. If you need to reheat this soup, I suggest you reheat on the stove top, and add a little milk to the soup because it may become very thick after it is refrigerated.

Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

 

Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Author: CopyKat Recipes
Recipe Type: Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serves: 6
Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup is an easy soup to duplicate, try this recipe it tastes just like it does in the restaurant with this recipe.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow or white onion
  • 1 cup of half and half
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 16 ounce package of frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup Julianne cut carrots - shredded carrots are ok to use
  • 1 pound loaf processed cheese food (Velveeta or a store brand)
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large saucepan melt together butter, flour, and chopped onions. Cook butter an flour together for about a minute, and then slowly add in half and half. Add about 1 quarter of the half and half, whisk until thickened and smooth. When all of the half and half is incorporated add frozen broccoli, and American cheese, when the cheese is completely melted, add chicken broth one cup at a time until soup is well mixed and has a consistent texture. When all of the chicken broth is added add carrots, and simmer soup for about 20 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of cooking add the 8 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese. Serve when all cheese if fully melted.


  • Mitzi

    What type of onion?

  • http://www.copykat.com Stephanie

    I used yellow, I imagine a white onion would work well too.

  • Mary

    I love this site! Thank you so much for all you do!

  • NHgall

    Instead of onion, I’ve been using chopped leek and the flavor & aroma are a home run! Love your recipe…

  • amber

    has anyone made this recipe as of yet. I am dying to make it but would love to hear your opinions on taste.

  • ida

    Love, love your site. Keep it up.

  • Anwea

    EXTRAORDINARY! The longer you simmer… the more velvety it becomes. AMAZING!

  • http://www.copykat.com Stephanie

    I am glad you enjoyed the soup!

  • Megancasteen

    You may want to add some beef broth to it as well, thats how Panera makes theirs (with both chicken and beef).

  • Oldsmc

    thanks for the thumbs up, plan on makiing this tonight

  • Burly636

    I buy this soup all the time to go by the pint, or whatever that size is. It is my all time favorite soup. I will try this recipie. Num

  • Burly636

    I buy this soup all the time to go by the pint, or whatever that size is. It is my all time favorite soup. I will try this recipie. Num

  • Burly636

    I buy this soup all the time to go by the pint, or whatever that size is. It is my all time favorite soup. I will try this recipie. Num

  • Eddiesuzettelancon

    Yes, and it is spot on. Great taste and texture.

  • Eddiesuzettelancon

    Yes, and it is spot on. Great taste and texture.

  • sonalipr

    Made half the recipe just to see if I liked them. I didn’t like it …I LOVED IT! Simple recipe and quick.
    Thanks for the recipe.

  • Sag517

    Very good recipe! I don’t know what it tastes like at Panera’s but when I lived in Puerto Rico I had it all the time when I went to Chili’s. Well, here in the US Chili’s doesn’t serve them. I made it today and garnished with some chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and extra shredded sheddar. Yummy!

  • Sag517

    Very good recipe! I don’t know what it tastes like at Panera’s but when I lived in Puerto Rico I had it all the time when I went to Chili’s. Well, here in the US Chili’s doesn’t serve them. I made it today and garnished with some chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and extra shredded sheddar. Yummy!

  • http://www.copykat.com Stephanie

    I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. I am always very happy to hear a recipe turned out well for someone! I hope you try other recipes.

  • http://www.copykat.com Stephanie

    I love a little fresh cilantro and just about anything!

  • Anonymous

    I am so glad to hear that this soup recipe turned out well for you. There is something about a delicious soup and how it makes you feel inside.