Panera Copycat Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe tastes just like the original!

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This recipe makes costs $6.40 to make. That works out to just $1.60 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Salted butter – $0.50 – Yellow onion – $0.31 – Chicken broth – $0.84 – Broccoli – $2.08 – Cheddar cheese – $1.28 PER SERVING COST: $1.60 PER SERVING COST: $1.60 RECIPE COST: $6.40 RECIPE COST: $6.40 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are used calculating name brand products from Walmart’s website. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Melt butter in a large pot, add onions and make a roux by stirring in the flour.

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Next, slowly whisk in the chicken broth and half-and-half while whisking constantly.

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Then stir in the broccoli florets and carrots.

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Be sure to stir the soup every few minutes.

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Stir in the cheese and salt and mix until the cheese is melted.

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