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Homemade Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces, reserving 1/2 cup for later
2 cups chicken broth
1 heaping cup of cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping (freshly grated)
1 heaping cup of regular asiago cheese (freshly grated)
1 cup fresh carrots, shredded
1 large onion, diced
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
4 TBSP all-purpose flour
4 TBSP butter
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
black pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
In a large pot, place the chicken broth, broccoli (minus the reserved 1/2 cup), onions, garlic, carrots and heat until boiling, mixing every minute or so for roughly 7 minutes--until broccoli is nice and tender and onions are soft. Set aside.
In a separate large pot, add the butter and flour - on medium heat, whisking constantly.
Remove from heat and pour in your broth/broccoli mixture and slowly mix well.
Slowly add in your heavy cream and then put on low temp, uncovered and allow to simmer.
Next add in all of your spices, the cheeses as well, while stirring constantly.
Simmer about 7 minutes on low-med, mixing occasionally
Place 1/2 cup of reserved broccoli into the microwave and steam until soft
Garnish your soup with the reserved steamed broccoli and top with grated cheddar. ENJOY

 

 

 

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