Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Prep Time : 15 MIN

Total : 60 MIN

Servings : 6

 

A homemade version of the very popular Panera Bread broccoli cheddar soup.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter

1 white onion

1/4 cup

2 cups cream

2 cups Progresso beef-flavored or chicken broth

1 lb broccoli florets and stems, chopped

1 large carrot chopped

8oz cheddar cheese , grated salt and pepper

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent rolls, for serving.

Steps

1. In a large sturdy pot, melt butter on stovetop over medium heat.

add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Stir

flour into the onion mixture and continue to cook for a minute or two

to form a roux

2. Gradually whisk cream and broth into the mixture,

adding slowly so clumps don't form. Add chopped broccoli

and carrots to the pot. Bring the soup to a slight simmer, cover,

and continue simmering for 20 minutes until broccoli and carrots

are tender

3. Use an immersion (stick) blender to blend the soup in the pot

until its mostly smooth. (blending it is an optional step, but does not make it creamer.)

4. Add cheddar cheese to the soup and season with salt and pepper.

Keep warm until ready to serve. Serve with Pillsbury crescent rolls for

dipping.