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We’re continuing our fall/winter soup series with another Panera-inspired soup and this time we’re making broccoli 🥦 cheddar 🧀 soup 🍜 🤤
Ingredients
o 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
o 1 cup carrots, grated
o 1 cup onions, finely chopped
o 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
o 4 cups chicken broth
o 2 cups whole milk
o 1 cup heavy cream
o 1/2 cup unsalted butter
o 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
o 3 Tbsp avocado oil
o 1 Tbsp paprika
o ½ Tbsp Annatto
o 1 Tsp salt
o 1 Tsp white pepper
o 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
o 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
o Salt and white pepper to taste
· Directions
o Add oil to a hot pan and sauté onion on medium-low heat until translucent, for about 3-5 minutes.
o Melt butter and add flour, then cook for about 2-3 minutes, until it becomes slightly golden brown.
o Add all your seasonings, hot sauce, and Dejon mustard and mix well.
o Gradually add the chicken broth while whisking constantly to ensure you don’t end up with any clumps.
o Cover, bring to a simmer and let the mixture simmer on medium low heat for 20 minutes.
o Kill the heat and carefully puree the mixture with an immersion blender.
o Turn the heat back on, then add the milk, heavy cream, and carrots, then mix well.
o Once the soup comes to a simmer, add the broccoli then let the soup simmer on low heat for another 30 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally to avoid the soup from sticking to the bottom.
o Gradually add the cheddar cheese, and once it’s incorporated into the soup, you are ready to serve and enjoy!