"Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter
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1 cup onion (chopped)
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1 cup chopped carrots (I used baby carrots)
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4 cups chopped broccoli
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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few drops of hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)
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4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
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1 1/2 cups cream or half and half
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1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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1/4 cup cornstarch (whisked into 1/2 cup cold water or cold broth)
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2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 8 oz)