Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Panera Copycat)
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 2 cups veg stock (most recipes call for chicken stock) 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets (about 1 head) 2 carrots 1 stalk celery 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Chop 1/2 onion, 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, 1 stock celery, and 2 carrots Sauté the onion and set aside Whisk together 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup flour in large saucepan over medium-low heat for approx 4 minutes Add 2 cups milk while whisking, then add 2 cups veg stock. Let simmer until thickened, approx 20 min Add 1 1/2 cups broccoli, 1 cup carrots, 1 stock celery, and 1/2 sautéed onion. Let simmer until vegetables are softened, approx 20 min Add 2 1/2 cups cheddar and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste Yield: About 4 bowls Source: Copycat Panera® Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe | Allrecipes Description: Back when I was in college, the most economically-friendly meal you could get at the cafet...