Our Family’s Favorite Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Comforting Cheesy Goodness!
6-8
servings Warm up with a bowl of this creamy, homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup—crafted entirely from scratch and inspired by Panera Bread’s beloved classic! This rich, comforting soup is loaded with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and a velvety broth that’s as smooth as it is flavorful. Perfect for chilly days, this easy-to-follow recipe brings the cozy flavors of a restaurant favorite right to your kitchen.
Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. Follow our simple steps for a delicious Broccoli Cheddar Soup that’s even better than takeout! This is one of our family favorites, so I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
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Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup onion, diced
1 3/4 cup carrot, chopped
4-5 cup broccoli (3-4 bunches) blanched and finely chopped
3 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
1 cup extra sharp cheddar
3 1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cup milk
2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup flour
4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Directions
- Prepare your vegetables, and blanch your broccoli in boiling water or steam for around 4 minutes.
- Place dutch oven on medium high heat and melt butter.
- Add onion and carrot, and turn frequently until onions are translucent and carrots are tender.
- Add garlic, and stir until you start to smell it (around 30-60 seconds)
- Whisk in flour, and stir continuously until it forms a roux. Cook for around 2-3 minutes.
- Add broth slowly, while stirring, to avoid clumping.
- Add in broccoli and simmer on medium low for 10-15 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
- Add in heavy whipping cream and bring back to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, and add cheese. Mix well, stirring until cheese melted.
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