30 Minute Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Better than Panera!)
Healthy broccoli cheddar soup packed with carrots, broccoli, garlic, and cheese. This creamy velvety soup is much better than Panera’s broccoli cheddar soup and can be made in under 30 minutes for a fraction of the price!
Prep: 10min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4th recipe)
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 bowl (1/4th recipe), calories 570 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 45 g, Saturated Fat 28 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Sodium 1225 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter (½ stick)
- ½ medium onion (chopped)
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoon AP flour
- 2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika (or ground nutmeg, optional)
- 3 cups broccoli florets (or 1 large head, cut into small pieces)
- 1 large carrot (grated, julienned or finely chopped)
- 2 cups half & half (or milk or light or heavy cream)
- 8 oz block grated cheddar cheese (or 2 cups (mild, medium, or sharp ))
Instruction:
- Melt butter in a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook 3-4 minutes or until softened and light gold. Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
- Add flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes or until the flour begins to turn golden in color. Pour in the chicken stock, broccoli florets, carrots, and seasoning. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are cooked through.
- Stir in half & half and cheddar cheese and simmer for another minute. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve with toasted crusty bread or in a bread bowl if desired.
