The Real Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

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• 1 tablespoon butter
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• ½ onion, chopped
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• ¼ cup melted butter
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• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
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• 2 cups milk
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• 2 cups chicken stock
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• 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
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• 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
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• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
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• 2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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• salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients.
2. 2
   Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. 3
   Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk and cook, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. 4
   Gradually add milk while whisking constantly; stir in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
5. 5
   Cook until mixture is thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Add broccoli, carrots, celery, and sautéed onion; simmer until all the vegetables are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.