Broccoli Cheese Soup (Panera-Style Recipe)

• Serves: 8

• Source: Kate

Panera-Style Recipe

Ingredients

• 2T butter
• 1c chopped onion
• 6T melted butter
• 1/3c flour
• 2c half and half
• 2c milk
• 4c chicken stock
• 1c julienned carrots
• 1 pound Broccoli
• 1/4t Nutmeg
• 8oz Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, shredded
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Saute onion in butter. Set aside.
2. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the milk and chicken stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes.
4. Pour in batches into blender and puree.
5. Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in the nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.

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