Panera Bread Hack (low calorie Broccoli Cheddar Soup COPYCAT 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 light margarine in a large pot over medium heat.

Add diced onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in shredded or canned carrots and broccoli florets.

Pour in low sodium chicken broth and cashew milk, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.

Whisk in all-purpose flour to thicken the soup.

Stir in shredded light cheddar cheese until melted.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot.

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