Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total Time: 1h10mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1tablespoon melted butter
• 1⁄2 medium chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup melted butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1⁄2 lb fresh broccoli (chopped into bite size pieces)
• 1 cup carrot, julienned
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper
• crusty bread

Directions

1. Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.
2. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half.
3. Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
5. Add salt and pepper. Can be puréed in a blender but I don’t. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.
6. Serve with crusty bread.