Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Copycat Panera 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.

Heat up some onion and butter in a pot.

Add salt and pepper to the onion and butter, and let it cook down for a few minutes.

Add in garlic and cook briefly.

Whisk in flour until combined.

Whisk in milk and vegetable or chicken stock to create the soup base.

Add freshly grated carrots, Dijon mustard, and broccoli florets to the soup.

Bring the soup up to a boil, then reduce to a simmer on medium-low heat.

Add cheddar cheese to the soup and stir until melted.

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