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Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Sounds like a very good soup made from common ingredients on hand. I am guessing with the servings until I make this as that was not stated on the recipe I tailored this from. On my to cook list.
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Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter, this is 1/4 of a standard block
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half cream
  • 2 cup chicken stock, fresh or made from powder
  • 250 grams fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces including the stems
  • 1 cup carrot, cut into thin strips, or chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 250 grams Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Melt the 1/4 cup of butter in a large pot over medium heat then whisk in the flour and stir constantly for 3-5 minutes, then whisk in the cream, whisk until mixed well then whisk in the stock. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  • While that is cooking, melt the 1 tablespoon of butter in a non stick pan and cook the chopped onion until tender and soft. Set aside.
  • Add the broccoli, carrot and onion to the stock and cream mixture. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, the broccoli should be tender and carrot cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the nutmeg and stir that in. Add the cheese and stir that in until melted. Serve.

Notes

The cheese would cost about 180 Baht for a 250 gram block and you would shred this yourself. For 4 servings, this would be about $1.33 per serving.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Stephen Connell.
United States.