The Best Broccoli Cheese Soup (Better-Than-Panera Copycat)

Imported & edited by @thejoslynjourney

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

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Ingredients

(Servings: 6)

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1 tablespoon + 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

1 small or medium sweet yellow onion, diced small

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced finely

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock, chicken stock may be substituted

2 cups half-and-half, *

2 to 3 cups broccoli florets, diced into bite-size pieces

1 cup broccoli stems, diced into bite-size pieces (optional)**

2 large carrots, trimmed, peeled, and sliced into very thin rounds, about 1/16th-inch

¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste

¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

½ teaspoon smoked paprika , (or regular paprika) optional and to taste

½ teaspoon dry mustard powder, optional and to taste

pinch cayenne pepper, optional and to taste (doesn’t make soup spicy and serves to enhance flavor)

8 ounces grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese, with a small amount reserved for garnishing***

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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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