Copy Cat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup with Homemade Croutons

Hey friends! It’s so cold outside! 🥶 If you’re looking to warm up with a delicious soup this recipe is for you! Copy Cat Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 onion, diced 1 stalk celery, finely diced 1/4 cup flour 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups of milk 3 cups chopped broccoli 1 carrot, shredded 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste Sauté onion and celery in butter until almost tender. Add flour and cook for two minutes. Add in milk and chicken broth and continue to stir as it thickens (3-5) minutes. Add in broccoli and carrots and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Add in cheese, stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. substitute half-and-half, or heavy cream for the milk for an extra creamy soup #ComfortFood #Soup #BroccoliCheeseSoup #BroccoliCheddarSoup #PaneraBread #CopycatPaneraBread #CopycatPaneraBreadBroccoliSoup #CopycatRecipe #EasyRecipe #HomemadeCroutons