Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheese Soup
Introduction
Who doesn’t love a warm, creamy bowl of broccoli cheese soup? It’s one of those classic comfort foods that combines rich, velvety cheese and fresh broccoli in a satisfying, filling way. Panera Bread has made this soup a popular choice, but you can recreate it right at home with simple ingredients and minimal effort. This copycat recipe gives you all the flavors and creamy goodness, so you don’t have to leave the house or the couch to enjoy it!
Ingredients
For this delicious soup, you’ll need:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of spice)
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional, for added flavor depth)
