How to Make Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup at Home (It's Easier Than You Think!)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a creamy texture, while milk is more budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Add chicken stock to a pot along with chopped onions and broccoli.

Add shredded carrots, salt, and pepper.

Add Dijon mustard and hot pepper.

Let the mixture simmer until the broccoli is fully cooked.

Add paprika for color and cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the soup.

Once thickened, add sour cream and cheddar cheese.

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