Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1/2 medium chopped onion
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 lb fresh broccoli (chopped into bite size pieces)
• 1 cup carrot, julienned
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper
• crusty bread

Recipe

• 1 sauté onion in butter. set aside.
• 2 cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. stir constantly and add the half & half.
• 3 add the chicken stock. simmer for 20 minutes.
• 4 add the broccoli, carrots and onions. cook over low heat 20-25 minutes.
• 5 add salt and pepper. can be puréed in a blender but i don't. return to heat and add cheese. stir in nutmeg.
• 6 serve with crusty bread and enjoy :).