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Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is for Soup.

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup takes 25 minutes to cook.

Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup are:

1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups chicken stock or bouillon (low sodium)
1/2 pound fresh broccoli
1 cup carrots, julienned
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
8 ounces grated sharp cheddar

Here is how you make Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup:

Saute onion in butter. Set aside. Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the half-and-half (this is called making a roux). Add the chicken stock whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat until the veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. The soup should be thickened by now. Pour in batches into blender and puree. Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in the nutmeg and serve.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RKURZ84.

The nutritional information for Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 496.1

• Total Fat: 37.5 g
• Cholesterol: 110.6 mg
• Sodium: 469.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 19.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
• Protein: 21.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is Vegetarian