Ingredients:

Directions:

Prepare all the needed ingredients.

Chop 3 cups of broccoli florets into small pieces and place them in a bowl.

Add in 2 cloves of minced garlic and continue sauteing for another minute.

panera copycat broccoli cheddar soup recipe

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Then, pour in 4 tbsp of all-purpose flour and stir until well combined.

While continuously stirring, gently pour in 2 cups of veggie stock.

Continue stirring until the ingredients are well incorporated.

broccoli cheddar soup ingredients

After that, add in 1 tbsp of salt,12tbsp of grounded black pepper, and14tbsp of paprika.

Stir until everything is well combined.

Next, add in 1 cup of finely grated carrots and 2-3 cups of chopped broccoli.

directions to make panera broccoli cheddar soup

Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated into each other.

Place a tight lid on the pan and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Then, pour in half and half of 2 cups of milk or heavy cream.

30 Minute Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Pour in 8 oz of grated block cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese melts.

Serve hot, and verify to enjoy every bite!

30 Minute Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup