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    Broccoli Cheese Soup (Panera Copycat)

    Published: Oct 3, 2015 · Modified: Nov 9, 2019 by Anna 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Broccoli Cheese Soup - make a Panera copycat in your own kitchen in under 30 minutes! This creamy and cheesy soup with broccoli florets will be a family favorite! 

    If you want something with a little kick, try my 20-Minute Enchilada Soup or the classic Chicken Noodle Soup!

    Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup in a pot.

    BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP (PANERA COPYCAT)

    One of our favorite soups is this broccoli cheddar soup. It's easy, creamy and delicious! It reminds me a lot of Panera's broccoli cheese soup! But I have a secret ingredient that makes it even better! There really is not much work with this soup besides sauteeing veggies and then adding the rest of ingredients and letting everything mingle together in the pot. In under 30 minutes, you can have a creamy and cheesy soup that everyone will love.

    Broccoli Cheese Soup Ingredients:

    • broccoli
    • butter
    • onion
    • carrots
    • garlic
    • chicken stock
    • whole milk
    • half and half
    • Ranch seasoning mix
    • cornstarch
    • cheddar cheese
    • salt and pepper

    How to make Broccoli Cheese Soup?

    • In a large pot, melt butter. Add onion, carrots and saute until onion is almost translucent. Add garlic and saute for about 2 to 3 minutes.
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together stock, milk and half and half, Ranch seasoning and cornstarch.
    • To sauteed veggies, add broccoli and the stock and milk mixture. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until broccoli is soft. Remove from the heat.
    • Add cheddar and stir it in. Serve.

    Side shot of broccoli soup in white soup bowl.

    THE SECRET INGREDIENT

    My secret ingredient in this soup (and many other of our favorite dishes) is Ranch seasoning mix! It gives the soup more flavor with sauteed veggies and cheese. The cornstarch replaces flour and it's my go-to thickener for smooth sauces, gravies and soups. I highly recommend it! There is no need to cook it with butter as you would do with flour. Simply whisk it with cold stock and milk and add to the pot. If you want to omit it, add half of a cup of heavy cream to the wet ingredients.

    MORE SOUP RECIPES:

    • Chipotle Chicken Soup
    • Broccoli and Corn Cheesy Casserole
    • Potato and Corn Chowder
    • Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup

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    Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup in a pot.

    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Author: Anna
    Broccoli Cheese Soup - make a Panera copycat in your own kitchen in under 30 minutes! This creamy and cheesy soup with broccoli florets will be a family favorite!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner, Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 338 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • 1 small yellow onion , chopped
    • 2 medium carrots , diced or thinly sliced
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 cup half and half
    • 2 Tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
    • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 to 3 cups frozen broccoli florets
    • 1 cup shredded sharp or mild cheddar
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, melt butter. Add onion, carrots and sautee until onion is almost translucent.
    • Add garlic and sautee for about 2 to 3 minutes.
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together stock, milk and half and half, Ranch seasoning and cornstarch.
    • To sauteed veggies, add broccoli and the stock and milk mixture.
    • Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes or until broccoli is soft.
    • Remove from the heat.
    • Add cheddar and stir it in.
    • Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1331mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6115IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. Samantha says

      December 22, 2015 at 12:32 pm

      Made this yesterday. It's amazing!!! I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Worked out great. I just prefer almond milk to cows milk.
      Anyways, this soup is so filling and low calorie. I plan to munch it for a few days.

      Reply
    2. Katerina says

      October 08, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      Sweater and soup... life is goooood! AND this soup looks so comforting and inviting.

      Reply
    3. Gerry says

      October 08, 2015 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      That melted cheese!!!

      Reply
    4. Kimberly says

      October 07, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      I love broccoli cheese soup! This copycat version looks and sounds so delicious!

      Reply
    5. Amanda says

      October 07, 2015 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love broccoli cheese soup, especially Panera's, so I can't wait to try this one! 😀

      Reply
    6. Krista says

      October 07, 2015 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      I can't believe this is done in under 30 minutes! Need to try this asap, looks so creamy and delicious!

      Reply
    7. Trish says

      October 07, 2015 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      This may be the best broccoli cheese soup recipe I've ever seen - it's so pretty...and that's tough for broccoli 🙂 Such a hearty soup!

      Reply
    8. Medha says

      October 03, 2015 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      This soup looks so creamy! Obsessed 🙂

      Reply

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