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30 Minute Vegetarian Broccoli Cheddar Soup {Panera Copycat}

Published: Mar 2, 2021 · Modified: Oct 19, 2021 by Sunena Anand · This post contains affiliate links. I make a commission from sales. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. · 5 Comments

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Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is probably one of the most sought after copycat recipes. Rightfully so, because it is everything that is good in the world - thick, creamy, cheesiness, with the right amount of health from green broccoli. The best part is that this vegetarian broccoli cheddar soup is that it's easy, ready in just 30 minutes, and just as delicious to make at home! Paired with homemade cheddar scallion biscuits, you are ready for the ultimate comfort meal.

vegetarian broccoli cheddar soup in a bowl
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  • Recipe Overview
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Tips and Tricks
  • Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • It tastes just like the Panera original! This broccoli cheddar soup will remind you of the restaurant classic, except you control what goes into it!
  • You can make lighter changes, depending on any special diets. You can use heavy cream, or lighter cream, to your taste.
  • It's a GREAT way to get the kids to eat their veggies. You might be bribing them with cheese, but that's not important.

Recipe Overview

  • Flavour: The flavour of this soup is nostalgic as ever. Think of your favourite cream of broccoli soup, with the added indulgence of cheesy goodness. I like to add some extra black pepper and thyme to the soup, which regular Panera broccoli cheddar soup does not have.
  • Ease: This soup is a one pot meal. The hardest part about this soup is chopping up the broccoli. Because I like to a chunkier soup, I do not blend this one down. That means its a dump, simmer and enjoy kind of meal! You can of course go in with an immersion blender, adding a negligible amount of time.
  • Time: Believe it or not, this is a weeknight friendly broccoli cheddar soup recipe. From start to finish, this soup takes about 35 minutes to be ready. Not bad for a bowl of comfort, am I right?

Ingredients

Ingredients to prepare soup labelled
  • All purpose flour
  • Butter
  • Vegetable broth
  • Half and half cream
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Dried mustard
  • Nutmeg
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Broccoli
  • Shredded carrots

Instructions

Step by step instructions to prepare soup
  1. Prepare the roux: In a large pot on medium heat, melt your butter. Once the butter is melted, add in the flour and continue to stir to cook through the flour. This should take 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the Vegetables: Add the chicken broth to the pot, stirring well to incorporate the flour mixture. Add the broccoli and shredded carrots, and let it simmer over medium heat until the broccoli is tender.
  3. Finish the soup: Add in the cream, and spices to the mix. Stir well. Slowly add in the cheese, stirring and combining well after adding in each portion is added to the soup.

Tips and Tricks

  • Avoid pre-shredded cheese: pre-shredded cheese does not melt the same as cheese that is freshly grated. This is because pre-shredded cheese is coated in anti-caking agents. This will change the texture of your soup.
  • The heat of your stove is everything: Have you ever made a recipe with cream and cheese, and ended up with a separated mess? High heat will do that! Keep the heat low once you add the cream and cheese to the mix.
  • For a smoother soup, take out a cup, and blend: If you like a more varied texture, you can take out one cup and blend, or use an immersion blender to roughly blend the soup.

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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup is everything that is good in the world - thick, creamy, cheesiness, with the right amount of green broccoli. 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Estimated Calories: 666kcal
Author: The Sassy Foodie

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Salted butter
  • 2 tablespoon All purpose flour
  • 1 Broccoli crown roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Shredded carrots
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Half and half cream
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare the roux: In a large pot on medium heat, melt your butter. Once the butter is melted, add in the flour and continue to stir to cook through the flour. This should take 1-2 minutes.
    2 tablespoon Salted butter, 2 tablespoon All purpose flour
  • Add the Vegetables: Add the chicken broth to the pot, stirring well to incorporate the flour mixture. Add the broccoli and shredded carrots, and let it simmer over medium heat until the broccoli is tender.
    1 Broccoli crown, 1 ½ cups Vegetable broth, 1 cup Shredded carrots
  • Finish the soup: Add in the cream, and spices to the mix. Stir well. Slowly add in the cheese, stirring and combining well after adding in each portion is added to the soup.
    1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Onion powder, 1 teaspoon Dried mustard, ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg, 1 cup Half and half cream, 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot

Estimated Nutrition

Calories: 666kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1352mg | Potassium: 1425mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 14306IU | Vitamin C: 276mg | Calcium: 711mg | Iron: 3mg
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Keywords: broccoli and cheese, broccoli cheddar soup, comfort food recipes, fall soup, panera copycat, panera soup recipe
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  1. Biana

    March 02, 2021 at 8:06 pm

    5 stars
    We love soup, and Broccoli Cheddar Soup looks so good! Will be making it very soon.

    Reply
  2. Michelle Boule

    March 02, 2021 at 9:17 pm

    5 stars
    We haven't been going out to eat with everything going on and I've been craving this soup. Can't wait to try it once my groceries are delivered!

    Reply
  3. Jo

    March 02, 2021 at 9:44 pm

    5 stars
    Love all the flavors here! My kids keep asking for more, hehe Thank you so much for the recipe ?

    Reply
  4. Michelle | Sift & Simmer

    March 02, 2021 at 10:04 pm

    5 stars
    It's been ages since I've had Panera, but so happy to have found this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Beth

    March 02, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! My daughter is going to love this recipe! Looks so cheesy and delicious! So excited!

    Reply

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