Copy Cat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup 🥦

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter, ½ stick

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

2-3 tbsp corn starch (for slurry)

2 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock

1 tbsp kosher salt

2 tsp black pepper

2 tsp paprika

2 tsp onion powder

3 cups broccoli florets, or 1 large head, cut into small pieces

1 large carrot, grated, julienned or finely chopped

2 cups half & half, or milk or light or heavy cream

8 oz block grated cheddar cheese, or 2 cups (mild, medium, or sharp )

Melt butter in a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and carrot and cook until softened. Pour in the chicken stock, broccoli florets, carrots, and seasonings. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are cooked through. Mix together equal parts corn starch and water, and slowly add slurry to pot. Stir in half & half and cheddar cheese and simmer for another minute. Taste and adjust seasoning and add more cheese if desired.

Enjoy 💚

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