Name: Copycat Panera's Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 3 cups broccoli florets, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 0.75 cup matchstick carrots; 2 cups whole milk; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 cups finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Copycat Panera's Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

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This velvety copycat of Panera's Broccoli-Cheddar Soup is just like the original, with a cheesy broth and plenty of broccoli and shredded carrot. Enjoy with crusty bread to sop up the leftovers.

Julia Levy

Published on December 29, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups broccoli florets, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
¾ cup matchstick carrots
2 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add broth and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and carrots. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk milk and cornstarch together in a liquid measuring cup; drizzle into the soup, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; gradually add Cheddar, stirring until melted after each addition.

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food stylist: Ali Ramee, Prop stylist: Clairen Spollen

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398	Calories
26g	Fat
23g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 20g	40%
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 15g	75%
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Vitamin A 3249IU	65%
Vitamin C 54mg	60%
Vitamin D 62IU	16%
Vitamin E 1mg	4%
Folate 52mcg	13%
Vitamin K 3mcg	3%
Sodium 682mg	30%
Calcium 597mg	46%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 30mg	7%
Potassium 396mg	8%
Zinc 1mg	9%
Vitamin B12 1mcg	42%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.