panera bread broccoli cheddar soup

Name: Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; 1 - small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 2 cup(s) half-and-half; 3 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 2 - bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly grated nutmeg; - kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 - 7-inch sourdough bread boules (round loaves); 4 cup(s) broccoli florets (about 1 head); 1 - large carrot, diced; 2 1/2 cup(s) (about 8 ounces) grated sharp white and yellow cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish

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Kevin Anthony

KC, MO

Updated on Nov 20, 2013

Delicious copycat recipe for Panera Bread broccoli cheddar soup.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 - small onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 - bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 - 7-inch sourdough bread boules (round loaves)
4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head)
1 - large carrot, diced
2 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces) grated sharp white and yellow cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish

How To Make panera bread broccoli cheddar soup

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves and nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, prepare the bread bowls: Using a sharp knife, cut a circle into the top of each loaf, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Remove the bread top, then hollow out the middle with a fork or your fingers, leaving a thick bread shell.
Step 3

Add the broccoli and carrot to the broth mixture and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Puree the soup in...http://restaurant.recipes-network.net/panera-bread-broccoli-cheddar-soup.html
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