Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Okay Folks, Here is one I have tried and give 5 stars. I did get Butch to take one small taste and he pronounced it as too green. In other words, it is delicious! I will make it again. No doubt about it!

☀ Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup!! ☀

4 servings

1 tablespoon melted butter

1/2 medium chopped onion

1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup flour

2 cups half-and-half cream

2 cups chicken stock

1/2 lb fresh broccoli (chopped into bite size pieces)

1 cup carrot, julienned

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

salt and pepper

crusty bread

Directions:

1 Sauté onion in butter. Set aside.

2 Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and add the half & half.

3 Add the chicken stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.

4 Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.

5 Add salt and pepper. Can be puréed in a blender but I don't. Return to heat and add cheese. Stir in nutmeg.

6 Serve with crusty bread and Enjoy smile emoticon

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