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Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup The Best Copycat Recipe for Panera Broccoli and Cheese Soup Made in Crockpot and Instant Pot Simple and Easy Freezer Make Ahead Meals My Farmhouse Table

Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

The Best Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup. A simple and easy make ahead freezer meal idea. Perfect for Double Dinners. Make in a Crockpot or Instant Pot

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Author My Farmhouse Table

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup Onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 pint Half-and-Half Cream
  • 1/2 lb Frozen Broccoli, chopped
  • 1 cup Carrots, julienned
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onions, and saute until tender.

  2. Add the flour to the melted butter and onions. Whisk to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes. Make sure not to burn.

  3. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and half-and-half cream. Let mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes stirring often.

  4. Next, lower the heat to medium-low and add the frozen chopped broccoli and carrots.

  5. Bring mixture back to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

  6. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Serve half of the soup with warm bread.

  8. With the second half of the soup: Allow to cool slightly before spooning into a freezer safe container. Write the following instructions:

    Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

    __/__/__ (Date)

    *Thaw Overnight in the Fridge

    *Reheat in Crockpot, on Stove, or in Microwave

    *May need to add splash of milk or chicken broth if soup becomes to thick

    Place prepared container in the freezer for a meal at a later time.