How to make Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup | THE BEST Copycat Recipe | Comfort Food

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.

Chop 1/2 medium yellow onion into pieces the size of a dime, aiming for 1/3 to 1/2 cup total.

Grate 1 cup of fresh carrots until you achieve small julienne pieces.

Prepare 3 cups of fresh broccoli by rinsing and chopping into small bite-sized pieces, ensuring no large chunks are present.

Grate 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese from a block for better melting.

In a pot over medium-high heat, melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter.

Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until soft and translucent, avoiding caramelization.

Stir in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and cook for 3 to 5 minutes to remove the raw flour taste, keeping the mixture a light tan color.

Add 2 cups of half and half to the pot, switching to a whisk to blend and dissolve any flour lumps while scraping the bottom for flavor.

Incorporate chicken broth into the mixture (amount not specified) and continue with the recipe.

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