Recipe

The Real Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: The Real Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli; 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed; 2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; ⅔ cup cornstarch; 1 cup water

This broccoli cheese soup is very flavorful. It's great for serving at luncheons or special gatherings with a quiche. To make it a little fancier, add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 cup white wine with the onions.

Prep 10mCook 25mTotal 35mServes 12

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Instructions

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Gather all ingredients.Allrecipes/Qi Ai
2
Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in broccoli.Allrecipes/Qi Ai
3
Add broth and simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.Allrecipes/Qi Ai
4
Reduce heat; add cheese cubes and stir until melted. Stir in milk and garlic powder.Allrecipes/Qi Ai
5
Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick. Serve and enjoy!Allrecipes/Qi Ai

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