30-Minute Broccoli Cheddar Soup Better Than Panera
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Delicious, hot, and comforting food like this 30-minute broccoli cheddar soup by Gimme Delicious tastes heavenly, especially on cold days. It’s one of the easy and quick recipes you can cook anytime, as the ingredients are very simple. This might be even better than the ones in Panera! Definitely try this dish at home; it’s creamy, cheesy and full of veggies. Watch the video below for the full instructions.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of butter 1/2 stick
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 2-3 cloves of garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 3 cups of broccoli florets or 1 large head (cut into small pieces)
- 1 large carrot (grated, julienned, or finely chopped)
- 2 cups of half and half (substitute: milk, light cream, or heavy cream)
- 8 oz of block grated cheddar cheese or 2 cups (mild, medium, or sharp)
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Instructions:
Step 1:
Get an iron skillet and add 4 tablespoons of butter, let it melt. Once melted, add the chopped onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened and light gold. Next, add the minced garlic cloves and saute for a minute or until fragrant.
Step 2:
Put 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour into the pan. Mix well with the onions and garlic. After that, pour 2 cups of low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock gradually, stirring after every addition.
Step 3:
Season the soup with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of paprika. Stir the mixture. Next, add 1 cup of grated carrot and 3 cups of cut broccoli. Mix the ingredients well and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
Step 4:
Next, add 2 cups of half and half or any substitute. Mix it well. Next, add grated cheddar cheese and let it simmer for another minute. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
