Description
Warm up with a bowl of Copy Cat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup, a creamy and comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. With fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of garlic, each spoonful is a delightful experience that evokes nostalgia and warmth. This easy-to-make soup is customizable, allowing you to add extra veggies or spices to suit your taste. Enjoy it with crusty bread or grilled cheese for the ultimate cozy meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth; simmer until the broccoli is tender but still bright green.
- Stir in heavy cream, allowing it to meld with the other ingredients.
- Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese while stirring until fully melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. For an extra kick, sprinkle in cayenne pepper if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese or croutons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg