# Panera Bread's Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A creamy, homemade version of the classic broccoli cheddar soup, best served with crispy toast.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- onion, chopped
- garlic, minced
- olive oil
- butter
- flour
- chicken broth
- heavy cream
- milk
- paprika
- broccoli, chopped
- carrot, shredded
- cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt
- black pepper
- bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- bread, toasted (optional)

## Instructions

1. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in olive oil.
2. Add butter and flour to create a roux.
3. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, milk, the sautéed onion and garlic mixture, and spices.
4. Add broccoli and shredded carrots to the pot.
5. Cover and simmer until the soup is thick and broccoli is cooked.
6. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve in a bowl, optionally topped with more shredded cheddar, fresh broccoli florets, and crispy bacon, accompanied by toasted bread.

## Equipment

- dutch oven
- spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP83PHa6A/
- Creator: moribyan
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bb4004cf-ccb2-43da-9522-e70fcdd8db9d
- Extracted: 2026-09-12

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