Broccoli Cheddar Soup. This cheesy broccoli cheddar soup is proof that soup doesn't need to be made in big batches to be good. —Cheryl McRae, West Valley, Utah. My husband loves Panera® broccoli cheddar soup but it went up in price and therefore we set out on a hunt to create the perfect broccoli cheddar soup. Here is what we came up with.

This soup is stick to your bones good. Perfect on a winter night, yet we crave it year round. This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the also a meal prep friendly recipe, so you can make it in a large We wanted to make this broccoli cheddar soup not only delicious but also healthier than the. You can cook Broccoli Cheddar Soup using 10 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Broccoli Cheddar Soup

1. You need 1/2 cup of butter.
2. It's 1 of small onion, chopped.
3. It's 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour.
4. You need 2 cups of cream 18%.
5. It's 3 cups of chicken broth.
6. Prepare 4 cups of broccoli florets.
7. You need 1 of carrot, shredded.
8. You need 2 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
9. It's 1/2 tsp of garlic powder.
10. You need to taste of Salt and pepper.

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup instructions

1. In large pot melt butter over medium heat, add onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Add flour and continue to stir for about five minutes..
2. Slowly mix in chicken broth until fully incorporated. Add cream stirring constantly. Carefully bring to the boil. You must watch the pot because this will boil quickly. Once it comes to the boil, reduce the heat to medium and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring regularly..
3. Now your soup base should be slightly thickened. If too thick add either more broth or cream depending on your taste. Add broccoli, shredded carrot and garlic, allow to simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until veggies are soft..
4. Using a hand blender, carefully blend up the soup until desired texture/ consistency. Slowly add the two cups of cheese, constantly stirring. Keep stirring until all the cheese is melted and soup is heating through. Server and garnish with remaking cheese..

Creamy broccoli cheese soup is comfort food at its Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup. posted by Christy Denney I've been on a really big soup kick lately. I just recently became a huge fan of broccoli cheddar soup after having it at Panera Bread and Ruby Tuesday. Broccoli-Cauliflower Cheddar Soup: Substitute frozen cauliflower for half the frozen broccoli if desired. As kids, Broccoli Cheddar Soup was our favorite!!