Copycat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

"Soup's On! The Secret to Copycat Panera Bread Broccoli & Cheddar Soup"

Are you a fan of Panera Bread's Broccoli & Cheddar Soup? Well, y'all are in luck! I've got the secret recipe for a copycat version that's just as delicious and comforting as the original. And the best part? It's made in a Crockpot Turbo Express for easy prep and clean up.

"Ingredients to Make Your Soup Sizzle"

To make this soup, you'll need:

• 1 large head of broccoli, washed & chopped into bite size pieces (including the stem)

• 1 small carrot, peeled & grated

• 1 yellow onion, finely diced

• 4 cloves of garlic, minced fine

• 8 cups of vegetable stock

• 4 cups of heavy cream

• 1 block of cheddar cheese, grated

• 1/4-1/2 cup cornstarch mixed with 1 cup of water for a thickener for the soup

• 2 tsps nutmeg

• 2 tsps yellow mustard powder

• 4 tbsps butter, salted

• 2 tbsps olive oil

• Salt & black pepper to taste

And don't forget to peel that stem on the broccoli - it adds a nice texture to the soup!

"Sauté Your Way to Flavorful Soup"

First things first, hit the "Manual" button and then the "Sauté/Brown" button on your Crockpot Turbo Express. Add in the garlic, onions, and seasonings and sauté until fragrant and slightly caramelized. Then add in the broccoli and grated carrots and sauté for an additional 5-10 minutes.

"The Magic of the Crockpot Turbo Express"

Once your veggies are sautéed to perfection, hit the "Start/Stop" button on your Crockpot Turbo Express. Next, hit the "Soup/Stew" button and add in the vegetable stock. Let it cook for about ten minutes. Then, add in the cheese and allow it to melt into the soup. Hit "Start/Stop" again.

"Creamy, Dreamy Soup"

Now, it's time to make this soup extra creamy and delicious. Add in the heavy cream, and make sure to stir as you pour to prevent the cream from curdling. In the remaining heat, add in your cornstarch slurry and stir until dissolved.

"Warm & Cozy All Day Long"

Once your soup is perfectly creamy and thickened, hit the "Keep Warm" button to keep it warm throughout the day. Serve and enjoy with my Two Ingredient Crostini Sourdough Bread for a perfect meal!

"Delicious & Healthy"

Not only is this soup delicious, but it's also healthy! The broccoli and carrot provide a good source of vitamins and minerals, while the cheese adds a rich, comforting flavor. Plus, using a Crockpot makes for easy prep and clean up.

"Soup's On! Serve with These Delicious Sides"

For a complete meal, serve this soup with:

• A side salad

• Some crusty bread

• A grilled cheese sandwich

• A bowl of rice

• Croutons or extra grated cheese for added texture and flavor

And don't forget to enjoy your soup with a sweet southern accent. It adds that extra special touch to the recipe. I hope y'all enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Yield: 20

Author: Ashton

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Copycat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This recipe is a copycat version of Panera Bread's broccoli and cheddar soup. It is made with ingredients such as broccoli, carrot, onion, garlic, vegetable stock, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, cornstarch, nutmeg, yellow mustard powder, butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The recipe is made using a Crockpot Turbo Express, sautéing the vegetables and then adding in the rest of the ingredients and cooking for a set time. The final step is adding a cornstarch slurry to thicken the soup, and then keeping it warm until ready to serve.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 Hour

Ingredients

• 1 large head of broccoli, washed & chopped into bite size pieces. Including the stem. I like to peel my stem.
• 1 small carrot, peeled & grated
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced fine
• 8 cups of vegetable stock
• 4 cups of heavy cream
• 1 block of cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4-1/2 cup cornstarch mixed with 1 cup of water for a thickener for the soup
• 2 tsps nutmeg
• 2 tsps yellow mustard powder
• 4 tbsps butter, Salted
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In your Crockpot Turbo Express, hit the “Manual” button and then the “Sauté/Brown” button.
2. Add in your garlic, onions and seasonings. Sauté until onions and garlic have become fragrant and slightly caramelized.
3. Now add in your broccoli and grated carrots and sauté for another 5-10 minutes.
4. Once done hit the “Start/Stop” button on your Crockpot Turbo Express.
5. Then hit the “Soup/Stew” button your Crockpot Turbo Express.
6. Add in your vegetable stock and cook for about ten minutes.
7. Now add in your Cheese and allow it to melt into the vegetables and stock.
8. Now hit the “Start/Stop” button again.
9. Add in your heavy cream and stir well. Stir as you pour to prevent the heavy cream from curdling.
10. In the remaking heat add in your cornstarch slurry and stir well until mixed together and dissolved well into the soup.
11. Once it’s done hit the “Keep Warm” button to keep it warm throughout the day.
12. Serve and enjoy with my Two Ingredient Crostini Sourdough Bread!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

215.02

Fat

21.09

Sat. Fat

12.67

Carbs

5.65

Fiber

1.02

Net carbs

4.63

Sugar

3.14

Protein

2.39

Sodium

435.24

Cholesterol

59.86

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