Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup
Now you can make everyone’s favorite broccoli cheese soup right at home – so thick and creamy. It’s unbelievably good!
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Ingredients:
| 1/4 cup | unsalted butter, cubed |
| 3 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 | onion, diced |
| 2 stalks | celery, diced |
| 1/4 cup | all-purpose flour |
| 2 cups | vegetable broth |
| 2 cups | milk |
| 1/2 cup | heavy cream |
| 16 ounces | broccoli florets |
| 1 | carrot, julienned |
| 2 cups | shredded sharp Cheddar cheese |
| kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
Directions:
Melt butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in vegetable broth, milk and heavy cream, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in broccoli and carrot.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 6-8 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until desired consistency is reached.
Stir in cheese, a handful at a time, until smooth, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve immediately.
Source: damndelicious.net
