Broccoli Cheddar Soup, A Panera Bread Co. Copycat
Basic Information
- Servings: 4
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 81.78
- Health score: 25.00
- Weight Watcher points: 23.00
Summary
Broccoli Cheddar Soup, A Panera Bread Co. Copycat could be just the lacto ovo vegetarian recipe you've been looking for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 25g of protein, 46g of fat, and a total of 611 calories. For $1.96 per serving, this recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is perfect for Autumn. 11 person have tried and liked this recipe. A few people really liked this main course. It is brought to you by Foodista. A mixture of sourdough bread boules, carrot, sharp and cheddar cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 79%. Similar recipes are Broccoli Cheddar Soup, A Panera Bread Co. Copycat, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, A Panera Bread Co. Copycat, and Broccoli Cheddar Soup, A Panera Bread Co. Copycat.
Ingredients
bay leaves2
broccoli florets4 cups
butter0.25 cup
carrot1 large
flour0.25 cup
half-and-half2 cups
kosher salt and pepper4 servings
chicken broth3 cups
nutmeg0.25 teaspoon
onion1
sharp and cheddar cheese8 ounces
sourdough bread boules7 inches
Instructions
Step 1
Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth.
Step 4
Add the chicken broth, bay leaves and nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 20 minutes.Meanwhile, prepare the bread bowls: Using a sharp knife, cut a circle into the top of each loaf, leaving a 1-inch border all around.
Step 5
Remove the bread top, then hollow out the middle with a fork or your fingers, leaving a thick bread shell.
Step 6
Add the broccoli and carrot to the broth mixture and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.Discard the bay leaves.Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth; you'll still have flecks of carrot and broccoli.Return to the pot. (Or puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender.)
Step 7
Add the cheese to the soup and whisk over medium heat until melted.
Step 8
Add up to 3/4 cup water if the soup is too thick.Ladle into the bread bowls and garnish with cheese.
Categories
Dish Types: lunch, soup, main course, main dish, dinner
Diets: lacto ovo vegetarian
Occasions: fall, winter