Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup Copy Cat Recipe!!

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.

Melt the 1/4 cup butter and sautee the onions in it until soft.

Sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.

Whisk in the milk and chicken stock.

Add the broccoli and carrots. Cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are tender.

Add salt and pepper. You can leave the soup chunky or blend about 1 cup of the soup and stir it in for a smoother soup.

Return to low heat and add the cheese. Stir in the nutmeg if desired.

Hit it with a dash of half and half for a creamy finish.

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