CopyCat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe (2024)

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By Jen Cincyshopper

on Mar 24, 2014, Updated Oct 21, 2020

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This CopyCat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe will be a hit with you I promise. If you love Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup you are going to be amazed on how easy it is to make at home. After enjoying the CopyCat Panera Tuna Salad Sandwich the other day I was ready to make some of my favorite CopyCat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup to pair up with the sandwich for our lunch today. I made this recipe back in December to share with all of you and forgot to place it on the blog. That was a big mistake as this soup is now my favorite soup. Since my photography skills have gotten better lol, I took a new picture of the CopyCat Panera Broccoli Soup we enjoyed today. Trust me the other pictures were not so good ha ha.

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CopyCat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

But back to the soup… Brocccoli Soup has always been a hit in our house. I love ordering a bowl at every restaurant we eat at (if on the menu). Up until making this recipe back in December Kroger Broccoli Soup was my brand I enjoyed at home. I could never find a quick and easy canned Broccoli Soup that we really liked. Kroger brand can get quite expensive and picking up Panera Broccoli Soup can cost a small fortune to feed my crew.

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I had set out to make a CopyCat of my favorite Broccoli Soup.. Panera Bread. I was amazed that this recipe turned out PERFECT. I no longer needed to head to Panera bread to enjoy my favorite soup. I can now just whip up this CopyCat Panera Broccoli Soup right at home.

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I love making this Broccoli Soup recipe as everything is fresh. I usually have to pick up some fresh broccoli and fresh carrots (which is usually when I spot a great sale). I usually have everything else on hand in the pantry and fridge.

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INGREDIENTS
1/2 chopped Onion
1/4 cup melted Butter
1/4 cup Flour
2 cup Half and Half
2 cup Chicken Stock
2 large bunches Broccoli
2 Carrots
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
8 oz shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste

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DIRECTIONS
Cut carrots into small strips.
Break apart broccoli florets into small pieces.
Saute Onion in 1 tbsp of melted butter until transparent.
Make a roux using remainder of melted butter and flour. Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat.
Add in half and half stirring constantly.
Add in chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add vegetables and cook for 25 minutes over low heat.
If you want a smooth soup, at this point puree in a blender and return to heat or use immersion blender.
Add cheese and nutmeg.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

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If you are looking to make a great soup and sandwich for lunch or dinner give this CopyCat Panera Broccoli Soup and the CopyCat Panera Tuna Salad Sandwich a try. You can have Panera Bread at home for a fraction of the cost.

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CopyCat Recipes are a great way to enjoy your favorite restaurant foods at home. The savings will really add up. Eating out can really break a bunch if done too frequently. Check out some of my other great CopyCat Recipes to help you with savings. I have made a great CopyCat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich, CopyCat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade, CopyCat Starbucks Lemon Loaf, CopyCat Bonefill Grill Bang Bang Shrimp, CopyCat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits, CopyCat Wendy’s Chili, CopyCat Red Robin Freckled Lemonade and the CopyCat Shamrock Shake.

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CopyCat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

By: Jen CIncyshopper

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 chopped Onion
  • 1/4 cup melted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 2 cup Half and Half
  • 2 cup Chicken Stock
  • 2 large bunches Broccoli
  • 2 Carrots
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 8 oz shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut carrots into small strips.

  • Break apart broccoli florets into small pieces.

  • Saute Onion in 1 tbsp of melted butter until transparent.

  • Make a roux using remainder of melted butter and flour. Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat.

  • Add in half and half stirring constantly.

  • Add in chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes.

  • Add vegetables and cook for 25 minutes over low heat.

  • If you want a smooth soup, at this point puree in a blender and return to heat or use immersion blender.

  • Add cheese and nutmeg.

  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

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FAQs

Is panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup healthy? ›

Broccoli is rarely a bad idea, since this veggie contains fiber, vitamins, and compounds that can lower your risk of cancer. But things head in a surprisingly poor nutritional direction with the Broccoli Cheddar Soup at Panera. Besides its 11 grams of saturated fat, this soup is suffused with sodium.

Does Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup have carrots in it? ›

About This. Chopped broccoli, shredded carrots and select seasonings simmered in a velvety smooth cheese sauce.

Does the Broccoli Cheddar Soup from Panera have meat? ›

Milk, Chicken Stock (Chicken Base [Chicken Meat Including Chicken Juices, Salt, Chicken Fat, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Natural Flavor, Potato Flour, Carrot Powder, Turmeric]), Water, Broccoli, Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Whey Protein ...

Why is Panera broccoli cheddar not vegetarian? ›

Why is Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup not vegetarian? Panera makes their traditional version with chicken stock, making the soup neither vegetarian or vegan.

What is the healthiest Panera soup? ›

Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

This healthier option is lower in calories, fat, and carbs, but the flavors are just as satisfying. Plus, the long grain and wild rice are great for protein and healthy carbs. If you'd like, this is the perfect soup to go You Pick Two with a salad or sandwich for a well-balanced meal.

Is Panera getting rid of broccoli cheddar soup? ›

“Panera will absolutely be serving longtime guest favorites like sourdough on sandwiches and via its iconic sourdough bread bowl and other longtime favs like French onion soup, broccoli cheddar soup, Toasted Frontega Chicken sandwich, mac & cheese, the kitchen sink cookie and more,” a Panera spokesperson clarified, ...

Why does my broccoli cheddar soup taste gritty? ›

TROUBLESHOOTING: WHY IS MY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP GRAINY OR CURDLED? This can happen if the temperature gets too high. Basically the proteins in the cheese tighten up and squeeze out the fat. You end up with a grainy, curdled consistency.

Why did my broccoli cheddar soup break? ›

The temperature you cook Broccoli Cheese Soup at is key to making sure it doesn't end up grainy or curdled. Medium heat is best for dairy-based soups so it doesn't boil and curdle.

Can I freeze panera broccoli cheddar soup? ›

Freezable. Use or freeze unopened soup by the date indicated on the bottom of the container. Use within 9 months of freezing.

How many calories in a bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Soup from Panera? ›

Soups and Salads are Great Options for your Diet

Our Broccoli Cheddar Soup is 370 calories for a bowl.

What to eat Broccoli Cheddar Soup with? ›

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Serving Suggestions

Make this broccoli cheese soup a meal by serving it with good crusty bread or a heap of homemade croutons. If you're looking for something more to serve with it, I recommend a simple veggie side dish like one of these: Sautéed Green Beans. Green Bean Salad.

What are the ingredients in Panera soup? ›

Water, Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics, Carrots, Enriched Noodles (Semolina Wheat Flour, Eggs, Egg Whites, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Celery, Contains 2% or less of: Onions, Chicken Stock, Natural Flavor, Sea Salt, Chicken Fat, Corn Starch, Garlic, Yeast Extract, Parsley, ...

Does Panera use rennet? ›

The options here are all meatless, no fish or shellfish either though milk and egg products and enzymes or rennet from animal sources are allowed. While some of these options are vegan, many vegetarian option items can be made vegan with a few tweaks. View our vegan menu options for all qualifying Panera products.

Is the Mexican street corn chowder at Panera vegetarian? ›

Fire-roasted corn, poblano peppers and potatoes in a sweet, creamy corn puree seasoned with cilantro, lime and chili pepper. Gluten free. Vegetarian.

Is Broccoli Cheddar Soup good or bad for you? ›

Is broccoli soup good for you? Most of the time, broccoli cheese soup isn't the healthiest option since it has lots of cheese and heavy cream. This version is lightened up with evaporated skim milk and less cheese. It also uses extra vegetables that are blended to create some of the creaminess in the soup.

What is the healthiest soup you can eat? ›

These healthy soup recipes are packed full of goodness but they also pack a punch when it comes to flavour.
  • Chicken Vietnamese Pho.
  • Green spring minestrone.
  • Herb and yoghurt-based soup.
  • Lamb shank and barley soup.
  • Pumpkin soup with star croutons.
  • Lentil and vegetable soup with crusty bread.
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How many calories in a bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Soup at Panera? ›

Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Bowl (1 order) contains 30g total carbs, 24g net carbs, 21g fat, 14g protein, and 360 calories.

Does panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup have MSG in it? ›

This product is likely msg free.

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